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50 Paise FAO
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of India |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
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| Obverse description | The Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, is depicted in the centre of the field, showing three lions upon an abacus adorned with the Dharma Chakra (wheel) flanked by a bull and a horse in low relief. The national motto in Devanagari script, 'सत्यमेव जयते' (Satyameva Jayate, meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'), appears below the emblem. The denomination '50' is inscribed in large numerals in the lower field. Surrounding legends read 'भारत' in Devanagari to the left and 'INDIA' in Latin to the right, with 'पैसे' and 'PAISE' arcing along the left and right periphery respectively. |
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| Obverse script | Devanagari / Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a dynamic scene of two fishermen at work on a traditional wooden boat amid stylised waves, evoking the Indian fishing industry. The foreground figure is depicted leaning forward and hauling a fishing net, while a second figure in the background rows the vessel with an oar. An arc of legend in the upper field reads 'मत्स्य उद्योग' in Devanagari to the left, followed by the date '1986' at centre and 'FISHERIES' in Latin to the right. The acronym 'FAO' appears in the lower exergue, identifying this coin as part of the Food and Agriculture Organisation commemorative series. |
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