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1 Dollar FAO
| Copper-nickel | 8.4 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1995-1999 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 TTD = USD 0.15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1964-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Banana plant and FAO logo (Food & Agriculture Organisation).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOOD FOR ALL
1
DOLLAR
FAO
FIAT PANIS
50ᵀᴴ ANNIVERSARY 1945-1995
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Main Features of Coat of Arms: Palm tree crest & ship's wheel, the Shield has 3 ships of Christopher Columbus (Santa María, La Niña, and La Pinta) used on his journey to the “New World” & two hummingbirds (“Land of the Hummingbird” is the Native American name for Trinidad). The two larger birds are the Scarlet Ibis (left) and the Cocrico (right), the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago respectively.Source: personal observation
Interesting fact
The 1995-1999 Trinidad and Tobago 1 Dollar (FAO) circulating commemorative coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a farmer working in a rice field, surrounded by palm trees and other crops. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of agriculture in Trinidad and Tobago's economy and to commemorate the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and food security worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (FAO) 1995-1999 coin.
