20 Rupees (FAO) 1973 front 20 Rupees (FAO) 1973 back
20 Rupees (FAO) 1973 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

20 Rupees FAO

1973 year
Silver (.500) 30 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
20 Rupees 20 INR = USD 0.24
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
30 g
Diameter
44 mm
Thickness
2.42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22406
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Inscription between grain ears, date below

Lettering:
अधिक
अन्न
उगाओ
GROW
MORE
FOOD
1973

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1973 Indian 20 Rupees (FAO) silver coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which is dedicated to achieving food security and promoting sustainable agriculture and development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the national emblem of India on the other, symbolizing the collaboration between the two organizations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 ♦ 64000 - - - - - -
1973 B 12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Rupees (FAO) 1973 coin.