100 Rupees (FAO) World Food Day 1981 front 100 Rupees (FAO) World Food Day 1981 back
100 Rupees (FAO) World Food Day 1981 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

100 Rupees FAO World Food Day

1981 year
Silver (.500) 34.7 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
100 Rupees 100 INR = USD 1.19
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
34.7 g
Diameter
44 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#24337
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Man standing with wheat sheaf on shoulder and a woman standing with fruit basket.

Lettering:
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
WORLD FOOD DAY
1981

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the United Nations' World Food Day, which is observed on October 16th of every year. The coin's design features a stylized image of a wheat ear and a rice stalk, symbolizing the importance of agriculture and food security. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 ♦ 22000 - - - - - -
1981 B 2950 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Rupees (FAO) World Food Day 1981 coin.