10 Rupees (FAO) 1973 front 10 Rupees (FAO) 1973 back
10 Rupees (FAO) 1973 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Rupees FAO

1973 year
Silver (.500) 22.3 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
22.3 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22405
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Inscription on shield within grain stalks

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1973 Indian 10 Rupees (FAO) silver coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the national emblem of India on the other, symbolizing the collaboration between the two organizations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 ♦ 64000 - - - - - -
1973 B 15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (FAO) 1973 coin.