1987 - Fisheries | Commemorative Coin

The first commemorative coin for 1987, themed 'Fisheries' on FAO, was issued. Notably, the release of this commemorative coin was delayed and occurred in 1987 instead of the initially planned 1986.

World Food Day is commemorated globally every year on October 16, honoring the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. This significant date is also recognized as Food Engineer Day.

Established during the 20th General Conference of FAO in November 1979, World Food Day (WFD) originated from an idea suggested by the Hungarian Delegation, led by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Pál Romány, during the 20th Session of the FAO Conference. Since then, it has been observed annually in more than 150 countries, serving to raise awareness about the issues of poverty and hunger.

World Food Day has followed a tradition since 1981, adopting a different theme each year to spotlight areas requiring action and provide a common focus. The inaugural celebration of World Food Day took place in 1981, and in 1986, the theme for the 6th World Food Day was 'Fishermen and Fishing Communities.'