Extremely Rare UNC 50 Rupees 1974 Weight 34.7g Planned Families Food For All FAO Bombay Mint Commemorative Republic India Silver Coin # A537

Weight 34.7 g
A Rare 50 Rupees silver commemorative of Republic India dated 1974, issued for the Food and Agriculture Organisation theme "Planned Families, Food For All". The reverse shows a family of four within a triangle flanked by wheat ears, with the date below; the obverse carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka above the value 50 RUPEES, with "INDIA" and "भारत".

• Denomination: 50 Rupees
• Year: 1974
• Metal: Silver, 0.500 fine
• Diameter: about 44 mm as measured on the scan
• Theme: FAO - Planned Families, Food For All
• Condition: About UNC, with light handling marks and a few fine hairlines

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Add a significant piece of numismatic history to your collection with this impressive Republic of India 50 Rupees silver coin, issued in 1974. Struck to commemorate the vital mission of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this heavy-weight silver piece carries the powerful global message "Planned Families, Food For All." The reverse powerfully depicts a traditional family framed by a triangle and flanked by stalks of wheat, symbolizing agricultural prosperity and population awareness. On the obverse, the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka presides above the bold denomination. Struck in 0.500 fine silver with a substantial 44 mm diameter, this scarce commemorative holds immense appeal for advanced collectors focusing on Republic India rarities, thematic FAO issues, or historic world silver coinages. Preserved in About Uncirculated condition with gentle handling marks and delicate mint hairlines, it offers a tangible connection to the socio-economic milestones of 1970s India. Please note that the accompanying photographs display the exact coin available for purchase, ensuring you know precisely what remarkable piece of history will arrive at your doorstep.