India 1978(b) 50 rupees

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 Bombay mint and promotes improved housing.

Recorded mintage: 25,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 34.7 g, 0.500 fine silver, .557 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 259.

Source:

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

Link to:

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• 1978 10 rupees F.A.O.
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• 1994 50 rupees, 75th Anniversary of the International Labor Organization
• Coins and currency dated 1978
• return to coins of India