© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Rupees FAO
1978 year| Copper-nickel | 24.7 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Grain sprig, house, and road within a circle
Lettering:
सबके लिए अनाज और मकान
1978
FOOD & SHELTER FOR ALL
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1978 Indian 10 Rupees (FAO) coin was designed by the renowned Indian artist, M.F. Hussain, who is known for his unique style of blending traditional Indian motifs with modern art. The coin's design features a stylized representation of a farmer and a horse, symbolizing the importance of agriculture in India. The coin's reverse side features the national emblem of India, along with the inscription "10 Rupees" in English and Hindi.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 ♦ | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (FAO) 1978 coin.
