© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees FAO
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 6.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
FAO symbol
Large teardrop above water
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
FAO
जल जीवन का आधार
WATER FOR LIFE
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
WORLD FOOD DAY
1994
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1994 Indian FAO 2 Rupees coin features an image of a farmer and a farm on one side, and the national emblem of India on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to promote global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (FAO) 1994 coin.
