© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
25 Paise FAO
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 2.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 25 Paise (0.25 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Man and woman, man carrying sheaf
Six double headed arrows around border
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
विश्व खाद्य दिवस
WORLD FOOD DAY
1981
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 25 Paise (FAO) 1981 coin from India was designed by the renowned Indian artist, M.F. Hussain, who is known for his unique style of blending traditional Indian motifs with modernist influences. The coin's design features a stylized representation of a farmer and a horse, symbolizing India's agricultural heritage and its commitment to food security.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 * | 9340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 ♦ | 2170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Paise (FAO) 1981 coin.
