50 Paise Grow More Food Coin – 1973 Kolkata Mint


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पचास पैसे - अधिक अन्न उगाओ (1973)

1973 India 50 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1973 India 50 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1
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Obverse Top भारत Ashoka Lion Capital INDIA, Bottom पैसे 50 PAISE.
Reverse In the center अधिक अन्न उगाओ GROW MORE FOOD on the shield both sides wheat ears, Bottom 1973.
Commemorative Occasion
Issued to support the FAO “Grow More Food” campaign, promoting increased agricultural production and food security in India.
  1. Issuer : Republic India
  2. Category : Commemorative
  3. Issue Value : 50 PAISE / पचास पैसे
  4. Type : Circulation
  5. Year : 1973 / Date of Issue : 16 October 1973
  6. Commemorative Title : GROW MORE FOOD / अधिक अन्न उगाओ
  7. Mint & Mint Mark : KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
  8. Metal & Metal Composition : Copper-Nickel | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
  9. Weight : 5.00 gms
  10. Diameter : 24 mm
  11. Thickness : 1.50 mm
  12. Shape : Circular
  13. Edge : Security
  14. Demonetized : No

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
IC27C - ₹10–₹75 ₹125–₹500 Common Report
ID: IC27C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹10–₹75
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹125–₹500
  • Frequency Common


Frequently Asked Questions about 50 Paise Grow More Food Coin – 1973 Kolkata Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1973 50 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹10 to ₹75 in circulated condition, and ₹125 to ₹500 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Copper-Nickel with an official weight of 5.00 grams and a diameter of 24.00 mm. Its shape is Circular with a Security edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1973.