© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
20 Paise FAO
1983 year| Aluminium | 2.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 20 Paise (0.20 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Hexagonal (6-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Two people standing in water, pulling in a net with a fish in it
NOTE: Different mintmarks
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
मत्स्य उद्योग 1983 FISHERIES
FAO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1983 Indian 20 Paise coin commemorating the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is notable for its unique design. The coin features a stylized image of a farmer and a farm worker, surrounded by wheat stalks and the FAO emblem. The design was created by the renowned Indian artist, M.F. Husain, who is known for his modernist style and bold use of colors. This coin is a rare example of a circulating coin that also serves as a work of art, making it a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1983 * | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Paise (FAO) 1983 coin.
