© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Rupees FAO
| Silver (.800) | 15 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1970-1971 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Floating lotus flower below sun, flanked by wheat grains
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
Lettering:
1970
FOOD FOR ALL सब के लिए अन्न
Edge
Milled
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which is evident from the "FAO" inscription on the coin's reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 ♦ | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 B | 3046 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1971 B | 1594 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (FAO) 1970-1971 coin.
