© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Paisa FAO
| Aluminium | 1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1956-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1974-1976 |
| Value | 2 Paisas (0.02 PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 September 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Paddy Stalk on either side of Denomination
Lettering:
2
پیسے
Translation:
Produce more food
2
Paisa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Paisa (FAO) coin from Pakistan, issued between 1974 and 1976, was the first coin in the country to feature the national emblem of Pakistan, which includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, on one side, and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate Pakistan's membership in the FAO and to promote agriculture and food security in the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 10500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 4020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 5750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Paisa (FAO) 1974-1976 coin.
