10 Rupees 1977 FAO Save For Development Copper Nickel Coin

This 1975 India ₹10 Commemorative Coin was issued under the theme “Save for Development.” Struck in cupro-nickel, the design symbolically highlights balanced national growth. The obverse features motifs of agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and healthcare—represented by wheat, factory gear, construction tools, and a medical cross—emphasizing the importance of savings for inclusive development. The year 1975 appears prominently within the design, with inscriptions in both Hindi and English.

The reverse bears the Ashoka Lion Capital, the national emblem of India, along with the denomination “10 Rupees.” Issued during a key phase of India’s economic planning era, this coin is valued for its strong developmental message and detailed symbolic artwork, making it a desirable piece for collectors of modern Indian commemorative coinage.