© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Paise FAO
1976 year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 5 Paise (0.05 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Size | 22.32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.17 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Figure on tractor, utility pole and buildings in background
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
B (letter "B) = Mumbai Proof Issues
Lettering:
सब के लिए अनाज और काम
FOOD & WORK FOR ALL
1976
B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Paise (FAO) 1976 coin from India was the first circulating commemorative coin to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It was a significant departure from the standard coinage design and was only issued for a limited period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 60040000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 * | 60290000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 ♦ | 34680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Paise (FAO) 1976 coin.
