50 Rupees (FAO) 1974 front 50 Rupees (FAO) 1974 back
50 Rupees (FAO) 1974 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

50 Rupees FAO

1974 year
Silver (.500) 34.7 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
50 Rupees 50 INR = USD 0.60
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
34.7 g
Diameter
44 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27598
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Family within triangle, grain ears flank

Lettering:
PLANNED FAMILIES:FOOD FOR ALL
1974
नियोजित परिवार:सब के लिए अनाज

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1974 Indian 50 Rupees (FAO) silver coin is that it features the national emblem of India, which is a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes. This emblem was originally used by the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BCE and was later adopted as the national emblem of India in 1950. The coin's design serves as a symbol of India's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 ♦ 82000 - - - - - -
1974 B 13000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Rupees (FAO) 1974 coin.