India 1975(c) 10 paise KM-29

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by India as part of the F.A.O. series. The Indian government became an enthusiastic supporter of the F.A.O. program and issued many F.A.O. coins in the 1970's. This specimen is from the Calcutta mint and promotes the International Women's Year.

Recorded mintage: 84,820,000 plus 69,160,000 more from Bombay.

Specification: aluminum, 26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 29.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1975-B rupee, regular issue
• 1975 10 rupees, F.A.O.
• 1975 50 rupees, F.A.O.
• 1976-♦ 10 paise F.A.O.
• Coins and currency dated 1975
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