© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Paise FAO - World Food Day
1981 year| Aluminium | 2.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 10 Paise (0.10 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.92 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Man holding a bundle of wheat, beside woman holding a bowl of fruit
Six double headed arrows around border
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
Lettering:
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
WORLD FOOD DAY
1981
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Paise coin issued in 1981 to commemorate World Food Day is unique in that it features the logo of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on one side, and the national emblem of India on the other. This coin was the first time that the FAO logo was featured on a coin issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 33930000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 ♦ | 83280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Paise (FAO - World Food Day) 1981 coin.
