India 50 Rupees 1974 FAO – Planned Families Rare Silver Coin #V-148

Issuer	India
Period	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1974
Value	50 Rupees (50 INR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	34.7 g
Diameter	44 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑

The India 50 Rupees 1974 FAO Silver Coin is a striking non-circulating commemorative issue struck by the Republic of India to honor the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global campaign on family planning and population welfare. Minted in 1974, this hefty silver coin carries a face value of 50 Rupees and is crafted from .500 silver, weighing an impressive 34.7 grams with a diameter of 44 mm and thickness of 3 mm—making it one of the larger and more substantial coins in Indian numismatic history.

Produced using the milled technique with medal alignment, this coin reflects the socio-political priorities of 1970s India, when population control and planned families were central themes in national policy. The FAO series coins from this era are celebrated among collectors for their historical significance, artistic design, and limited mintage, making them scarce and highly sought after.

This piece is an excellent addition for silver coin collectors, numismatists, and those interested in Indian commemorative history. Its rarity, silver content, and thematic importance make it both a historical artifact and a valuable investment piece for serious collectors worldwide.