© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees FAO
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 6.0 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
No mint mark = Kolkata
Lettering:
जैविक विविधता BIO DIVERSITY
FAO
विश्व खाद्य दिवस 1993 WORLD FOOD DAY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1993 India 2 Rupees FAO coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Reserve Bank of India to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin features the FAO's emblem on one side and the national emblem of India on the other. It was minted in copper-nickel and has a weight of 6.0 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (FAO) 1993 coin.
