50 Rupees FAO Planned Families 1974 Silver Unc Coin

The 50 Rupees FAO Planned Families 1974 silver coin is a significant commemorative issue from Republic India, minted at the Bombay Mint to promote the FAO’s Planned Families campaign. Composed of 50% silver, this coin weighs 34.7 grams and has a large diameter of 44 mm, making it one of the substantial and visually impressive coins of its era. The coin was created to support and spread awareness about family planning initiatives, aligning with both national policy and global efforts led by the Food and Agriculture Organization. Its uncirculated (UNC) condition preserves crisp details and lustrous surfaces, adding to its collector appeal. As a rare issue from the mid-1970s and a part of India’s FAO coin series, it is highly sought after by both Indian and international numismatists for its historical, social, and intrinsic silver value.