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  • 10 Forint 1983, KM# 629, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 10 Forint 1983, KM# 629, 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 an elderly man wearing a hat and holding bread, slightly to the right at head height is the emblem of FAO, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic), the mintmark (BP) below.

Engraver: György Bognár

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
⋆ BP. ⋆

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic dividing date and the value above.

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.

Engraver: Sándor Boldogfai Farkas

10
FORINT
19 83

Edge

10 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 629 Unger# 1633 Adamo# EM71 Schön# 131
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel
Weight 8.83 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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