© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
20 Paise FAO
1982 year| Aluminium | 2.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 20 Paise (0.20 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Hexagonal (6-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Grain sprig within stylized sun design
NOTE: Different mintmarks
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
विशृव खाद्य दिवस
WORLD FOOD DAY
1982
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1982 Indian 20 Paise coin commemorating the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is notable for its unique design. The coin features a stylized representation of a farmer and a farm worker, surrounded by wheat stalks and the words "FAO" and "20 Paise" in Hindi and English. The design was created by the renowned Indian artist and designer, R. K. Laxman, who is best known for his work on the popular comic strip, "You Said It." This coin is a rare example of a circulating commemorative coin that features the work of a well-known artist, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and art enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1982 * | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Paise (FAO) 1982 coin.
