10 Rupees (FAO - Planned Families) 1974 front 10 Rupees (FAO - Planned Families) 1974 back
10 Rupees (FAO - Planned Families) 1974 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

10 Rupees FAO - Planned Families

1974 year
Copper-nickel 25.3 g 39.4 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
10 Rupees 10 INR = USD 0.12
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
25.3 g
Diameter
39.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#26020
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Family within a triangle, grain ears flank

Lettering:
PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL
1974
नियोजित परिवार:सब के लिए अनाज

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 10 Rupees (FAO - Planned Families) 1974 coin from India features a unique design that highlights the importance of family planning and population control. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized representation of a family with two children, surrounded by a wreath of wheat stalks, while the reverse side features the national emblem of India and the inscription "FAO - Planned Families" in English and Hindi. This coin was minted to commemorate the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) campaign to promote family planning and population control in India, and it serves as a reminder of the country's efforts to address population growth and sustainable development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 ♦ 65000 - - - - - -
1974 B 12000 - - - - - -

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