© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
25 Paise Forestry FAO
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 25 Paise (0.25 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Central tree divides squatting figure and stag
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
विकास कॆ लिए वानिकी
1985
FORESTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 25 Paise (Forestry) FAO 1985 coin from India is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) 1985 International Year of the Forest, which aimed to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their conservation. The coin's design features a stylized image of a tree and the FAO's logo, symbolizing India's commitment to forestry and sustainable development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1985 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1985 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Paise (Forestry) FAO 1985 coin.
