1992 – FOOD & NUTRITION ( 12th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE1992 – FOOD & NUTRITION ( 12th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 12^th World Food Day in 1992, India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on 16^th October,1992 with the theme “FOOD AND NUTRITION”.  It highlights the importance of nourishing food for the health and well being of people.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1992

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a sheaf of paddy, a fish, a glass of milk, some fruits and vegetables. It also shows the FAO emblem, “1992” – the year of issue, the legend “FOOD AND NUTRITION”, “WORLD FOOD DAY” in English and “Khadya Ebam Poshakata”, “Viswa Khadya Diwas” in Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata