© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee FAO
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Figure with flowers, rain cloud in background
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
वर्षा सिंचित खेती
1988
RAINFED FARMING
FAO
Edge
Security
Interesting fact
The 1988 FAO 1 Rupee coin from India features a unique design that showcases the country's agricultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a farmer plowing a field with a pair of oxen, while the reverse side features the national emblem of India, which includes a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This design was created to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to promote global food security and sustainable agriculture practices.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (FAO) 1988 coin.
