many beautiful coins
hundreds available at prices from .10 to $10.
the theme is relieving world hunger
a challenge to find them means satisfaction when you put together a set
FAO COINS
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is part of the United Nations. It was formed in 1945. The mission of the FAO is to eliminate hunger in the world.
The methods of the FAO is to do research on better farming methods and to train nations. Additionally, the FAO does extensive research in population growth and other trends that affect the ability of nations to feed their populations.
To raise funds and awareness, a series of coins was started that now includes over 100 countries and almost 1500 coins. In the series are coins in all metals from aluminum to zinc. There are coins with mintages in the tens or hundreds of millions. There are also coins with a handful known.
The reasons to collect this series are:
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many beautiful coins |
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hundreds available at prices from .10 to $10. |
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the theme is relieving world hunger |
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a challenge to find them means satisfaction when you put together a set |