© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee FAO
1990 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Farming scene
NOTE: Different mintmarks
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
भविष्य के लिए भोजन
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
16 अक्टूबर 1990
WORLD FOOD DAY 16 OCTOBER 1990
Edge
Reeded or Smooth
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee (FAO) 1990 coin from India is a unique commemorative coin that was issued to celebrate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin features the FAO's emblem on one side and the national emblem of India on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted in a year when India was facing a severe food crisis, and the FAO played a crucial role in providing aid and support to the country during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 * | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (FAO) 1990 coin.
