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  • 100 Forint 1981, KM# 621, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Day
  • 100 Forint 1981, KM# 621, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Day
Description

FAO, short for the Food and Agriculture Organization, is an agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating hunger, improving nutrition, promoting sustainable agriculture, and ensuring food security worldwide. Established in 1945, FAO works with governments, organizations, and communities to develop policies, share knowledge, and provide technical assistance to address food-related challenges and achieve sustainable development goals.

World Food Day, observed globally on October 16, marks the establishment of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. It is recognized by various organizations dedicated to addressing hunger and food security, such as the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The World Food Programme was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its endeavors in fighting hunger, promoting peace in conflict zones, and combatting the weaponization of hunger during warfare.

Obverse

Depicts the figure of a woman cutting bread, portrayed in a kneeling position. The engraver's name on the bottom.

Engraver: Sándor Boldogfai Farkas

B FARKAS

Reverse

Depicts three mature wheat ears and the circular emblem of FAO, with the lower part of the emblem displaying the stylized wheat ear motif, flanked by the date of World Food Day, 'OCT. 16.,' on the left and right sides of the wheat stem. The country name above (Hungarian People's Republic), the mintmark (BP), the denomination and the issue year below. The engraver's initials (Kz) below the heat ears.

Engraver: Zoltán Képíró

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
F A O
OKT. 16.
VILÁGÉLELMEZÉSI NAP
Kz
BP. 100 FORINT 1981

Edge

100 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 621 Unger# 1623 Adamo# EM66 Schön# 123
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Nickel
Weight 12 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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