Distinctive feature Commemorative
Edge Security edges
Grade VF+
Metal Copper-Nickel
Year of issue 1973
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Country: India
Period: Republic (1950-date)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1973
Value: 50 Paise (0.5 INR)
Currency: Rupee (Decimalized, 1957-Date)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 4.9 g.
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: XF
Mintage: 40,100,000
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 62
Commemorative issue:
FAO - Grow More Food.
Obverse:
Asoka lion pedestal, denomination below.
Lettering:
भारत INDIA
पैसे 50 PAISE
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).
Reference : KM# 62
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Collection : Republic of India