Rare 1 Rupee 1992 World Food Day Food and Nutrition Calcutta Mint Republic India Coin # A392

This is a Republic India 1 Rupee commemorative coin of 1992 issued on the theme “Food and Nutrition” for World Food Day, part of the FAO-related series of Indian coinage. The obverse carries a sheaf of wheat above a display of grains, vegetables and a glass of milk, flanked by the FAO emblem, with the legends “FOOD AND NUTRITION”, “विश्व खाद्य दिवस”, “WORLD FOOD DAY” and the date 1992.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee, Republic of India
• Year of issue: 1992
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) – no mint mark below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel, eleven-sided flan
• Approximate diameter: 26 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, with honest circulation wear and light surface scratches; the design and legends remain fully legible
• Theme: World Food Day, Food and Nutrition commemorative

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Add a meaningful piece of numismatic history to your collection with this 1992 Republic India 1 Rupee commemorative coin, dedicated to World Food Day and the vital theme of “Food and Nutrition.” Struck in durable copper-nickel on a distinctive eleven-sided flan, this piece was proudly produced by the prestigious Calcutta Mint. The obverse showcases an intricate design featuring a sheaf of wheat, assorted grains, vegetables, and a glass of milk, elegantly framed by the FAO emblem. As part of the sought-after FAO-related series of Indian coinage, this coin captures an era of global agricultural awareness. Numismatists and thematic collectors prize these issues for their distinct geometry and poignant messaging. Graded in Very Fine condition, it exhibits honest circulation wear with clear, legible details and light surface scratches that speak to its authentic journey through commerce. Uncertified and sold as-is with photographs showing the exact piece you will receive, this fascinating commemorative is a wonderful conversation starter and a must-have for any serious collector of modern Indian rarities.