1981 - World Food Day | Commemorative Coin

The second commemorative coin for 1981 was released to mark 'World Food Day.' This marked the first time a commemorative coin was issued in observance of 'World Food Day.'

World Food Day is globally celebrated on 16 October each year, commemorating the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This date also doubles as the Food Engineer Day.

Established by FAO's Member Countries during the 20th General Conference in November 1979, World Food Day gained global recognition thanks to the active involvement of the Hungarian Delegation, led by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Pál Romány. Their suggestion to celebrate World Food Day worldwide has since been embraced, with the day observed annually in over 150 countries. The occasion serves as a platform to raise awareness about the underlying issues of poverty and hunger.

Since its inception in 1981, World Food Day has adopted a different theme each year to spotlight areas requiring attention and to provide a common focus for global efforts. The inaugural celebration in 1981 and 1982 carried the theme 'Food Comes First,' emphasizing the paramount importance of food in the global agenda.

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