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Description
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate arguments and debate policy.
Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico
Obverse
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Young female head facing left with a long braid and wheat sprigs on hair (a representation of the Goddess Ceres). The country name above around the rim. Below the head a small flower and the name of the engraver. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA |
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Reverse
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Depicts a cow nursing calf, value and date on the right, mintmark on the left. In the background meridians and parallels symbolizing the world. FAO's motto "Feeding the World" above, abbreviation below. NUTRIRE IL MONDO |
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Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Coin |
| Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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