© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Paise FAO
1973 year| Copper-nickel | 5.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 50 Paise 0.50 INR = USD 0.0060 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Inscription on shield within wheat ears
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
Lettering:
अधिक अन्न उगाओ GROW MORE FOOD
1973
Edge
Security edge (reeded)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1973 Indian FAO 50 Paise coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the national emblem of India on the other, symbolizing the collaboration between the two organizations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 40100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 ♦ | 28720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 B | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Paise (FAO) 1973 coin.
