FAO World Food Day 10 Rupees 1981 Mumbai Mint Coin

An important Indian commemorative coin issued in 1981 to mark FAO World Food Day, highlighting the global importance of food security and agricultural development. This 10 Rupees coin features the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse, with the denomination displayed below. The reverse depicts a man carrying a bundle of wheat alongside a woman holding agricultural produce, symbolising food production and nourishment. Struck at the Mumbai Mint, this historic copper nickel coin is a significant addition to Indian commemorative coin collections. Its distinctive design represents India’s contribution to the international World Food Day campaign.

Specifications: Country: India, Issuing Authority: Government of India, Denomination: 10 Rupees, Year: 1981, Commemorative Issue: FAO World Food Day, Mint: Mumbai Mint (Bombay), Mint Mark: Diamond, Metal: Copper Nickel, Weight: 24.8 Grams, Diameter: 39.1 mm, Shape: Round, Edge: Milled, Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital with denomination, Reverse: Man carrying wheat and woman holding agricultural produce, Reference: KM 196, Coin Type: Commemorative Non Circulating Coin.