© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paise FAO - Planned Families, Food for All
1974 year| Aluminium | 2.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 10 Paise (0.10 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Family above date within triangle, grain sprigs flank.
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Lettering:
PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL
नियोजित परिवार:सबको लिए अनाज
1974
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Paise coin from India, issued in 1974 to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, features a unique design that showcases the importance of family planning and food security. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a family with two children, surrounded by crops and a farming landscape, highlighting the theme of "Planned Families, Food for All." This design was chosen to emphasize the importance of responsible family planning and sustainable agriculture practices in ensuring food security and improving the quality of life for all.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 168500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 * | 10010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 ♦ | 146070000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Paise (FAO - Planned Families, Food for All) 1974 coin.
