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  • 5 Forint 1983, KM# 628, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 5 Forint 1983, KM# 628, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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.

Obverse

Depicts a corn cob and the official FAO logo, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic).

Engraver: Ferenc Szabó

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
FAO

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic above denomination separating date with the mintmark (BP) between shield and numeral.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic consists of a centrally positioned Hungarian shield adorned with a five-pointed red star at the top, symbolizing socialism. Surrounding the shield are ears of wheat on either side, representing agriculture and the nation's bounty.

19 83
BP.
5
FORINT

Edge

5 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 628 Unger# 1635 Adamo# EM70
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel
Weight 5.73 g
Diameter 24.3 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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