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The Mumbai Mint opened bookings for the ₹75 commemorative coin issued to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The booking window is available from December 15, 2020, to January 30, 2021. The ₹75 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered with an MDF box packaging option for both variants. The ₹75 coin in the Proof Set is priced at ₹3,580, while the UNC Set is available at ₹3,065 for the Folder/Blister package. For those interested in the MDF Box, it is priced at ₹3,940 for the Proof Set and ₹3,445 for the UNC Set. These coins can be obtained either at the Mint Premises or through the official website of the India Government Mint. You can find further details and updates in the " Current and Upcoming Bookings " section for your reference and convenience.

The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a Rs 75  commemorative coin  to mark the ' 75th Anniversary of FAO ' today, on October 16, 2020, through a video conferencing ceremony.  He dedicated to the nation, 17 recently developed biofortified varieties of crops. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister greeted all those working globally to eliminate malnutrition. He highlighted the crucial role of India’s farmers, agricultural scientists, Anganwadi and ASHA workers, who not only fill the nation’s granaries but also ensure food reaches the poorest, helping India fight malnutrition even during the COVID-19 crisis. He acknowledged FAO’s long-standing support in boosting agricultural production and nutrition worldwide, including in India, and praised the World Food Programme’s Nobel Peace Prize as a major milestone. He recalled the leadership of Dr. Binay Ranjan Sen, who shaped the early years of the World Food Programme and understood the suffering caused by ...

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin to mark the ' 75 years of Food and Agricultural Organisation '. The coin will have a denomination of Rs 75, as confirmed by the Ministry of Finance through a gazette notification issued on September 17, 2020. The metal composition of the Rs 75 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse:  The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center, accompanied by the inscription “सत्यमेव जयते” below. The upper periphery displays the words “भारत” in Devanagari script and “INDIA” in English, with a five-pointed star between them. Additionally, the coin bears the denominational value “75” in International Numeral, along with the words “रुपये” in Devanagari script and “RUPEES” in English on the lower ...