♕ About the Coin
★ Issued in the year 1973 to depict the need for Growing More Food following the decline of world food production in 1972.
★ It was the first instance after world war II that world food production has declined.
★ The coin is issued by the Government of India under the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
★ The coin is minted in silver with a standard weight of 30 gms and a standard diameter of 44 mm.
★ This is a Proof coin. Proof coins are specifically made for archival purposes.
★ Proof coins are usually double struck under higher pressure to get full details sharp and clear on the coin.
★ Proof coins are handled with utmost care after minting hence resulting in Highest Grade Coins
★ Minted mainly for archival purposes and the care taken to mint the coin makes them Extremely Rare to find.
★ Having a very sensitive theme and being one of Republic India’s early known Proof issues, this coin is a must-have for any prominent Republic India collection.
♕ Coin Specifications
★ Metal – Silver
★ Weight – 30 gms
★ Diameter – 44 mm
★ Shape – Round
★ Edge – Reeded
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