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  • 100 Forint 1985, KM# 654, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 40th Anniversary of the Foundation
  • 100 Forint 1985, KM# 654, Hungary, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 40th Anniversary of the Foundation
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.

Engraver: Zoltán Fülöp

Obverse

Depicts three horizontal fields: the upper field features a stylized tree against a background of diagonal stripes, the middle field showcases stylized wheat ears, and the lower field depicts a stylized fish against a wavy background. The inscription 'FAO' is positioned in the bottom right corner of the upper field, while the engraver's initials 'FZ' are located in the bottom left corner.

FZ FAO

Reverse

Depicts within a rectangular field, the inscription 'FAO' and the jubilee years '1945—85', the country name above (Hungarian People's Republic), the denomination below, the mintmark (BP) on the left, the engraver's initials (FZ) on the right, the issue year on the bottom.

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
FAO
1945-85
100
BP. FORINT FZ
1985

Edge

100 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 654 Schön# 151 Adamo# EM91
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 12 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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