© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Rupees FAO
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
FAO symbol on hand clutching stalks of wheat
Lettering:
खाद्य एवं कृषि संघठन
FAO
1945-1995
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION
Edge
Security edge or reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Rupees (FAO) 1995 circulating commemorative coin from India made of Copper-nickel weighing 9g has a unique feature. It has a latent image of a farmer plowing a field, which is visible when the coin is tilted at a certain angle. This feature was incorporated as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (FAO) 1995 coin.
