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'This 5 Rupees commemorative coin was issued in 1995 for circulation. The Obverse face of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend “ सत्यमेव जयते \" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत\" and “Rupaye” in Devnagri and on the right periphery flanked with the word “INDIA” and “Rupees” in English. It also bears the denominational value \"5\" in International Numerals below the Lion Capitol. The Reverse face of the coin a hand holding a bundle of wheat and barley, with the F.A.O. crest stamped on the back of the hand. The inscription that appears around the periphery is – ‘Khadya Ebam Krushi Samgathhan’ in Hindi in the top half and ‘FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION’ in English in the bottom half. The 50-year span ‘1945-1995’ is shown below the central design. “50th Anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization” commemorative coins of 5 rupees are issued by Mumbai, Hyderabad and Noida mints. This coin is made of Copper-nickel. The diameter of this coin is 23 mm and weighs 9 grams. The Food and Agriculture Organization (F A O) is a specialized Agency of United Nations Organization (U N O). It was founded on 16th October, 1945 at Quebec (Canada). The objectives of F A O are to improve agricultural productivity and to better the condition of rural poor, thus raising the level of nutrition and standard of living the world over. India is also one of the founding members of the F A O. Serving both developed and developing countries, F A O acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate arguments and debate policy. F A O is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all. Since 1981, every year, the 16th October—the foundation day of the F A O is celebrated by member nations throughout the world, as World Food Day. In observance of the 50th Anniversary of the F A O, India brought out this 5 rupees coin for general circulation on 16th October, 1995.'
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