© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Paise Save for development FAO
1977 year| Aluminium (96.5-96% Aluminium, 3.5-4% Magnesium) | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 5 Paise (0.05 INR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.5-96% Aluminium, 3.5-4% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Size | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Symbols and date
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issue
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Scripts: Devanagari, Latin
Lettering:
विकास के लिए बचाइए
1977
SAVE FOR DEVELOPMENT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Paise Save for Development (FAO) 1977 coin from India is that it was the first coin in the country to feature the national emblem of India, which is a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This emblem was adopted as the national emblem of India in 1950 and has been featured on various coins and currency notes since then.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 40470000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 ★ | 20380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 ♦ | 20100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 B | 2224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Paise Save for development (FAO) 1977 coin.
