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200 Lire FAO - World Food Day
1981 year| Bronzital | 5.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Young female with a long flowered dress is running left, holding a cornucopia with both arms behind her back. The cornucopia is full of fruits and wheat sprigs and a rain of seed is raining down from it. Value is divided at both sides of girl's head, while date and mintmark are in the field, at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L. 200
GIORNATA MONDIALE DELL' ALIMENTAZIONE
16 OTT.
VEROI
FAO
1981 R
Translation:
200 Lire
World Food Day
October 16th
Veroi
FAO
1981 R
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1981 World Food Day, which is celebrated annually on October 16th to raise awareness about hunger and malnutrition issues worldwide. The coin's design features a stylized ear of wheat and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) logo on one side, and the Italian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that highlights the importance of addressing food security and sustainability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 R | 45207600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (FAO - World Food Day) 1981 coin.
