10 Dinara FAO

Country of Origin: Yugoslavia

Year of Issue: 1988

Denomination: 10 Dinara

Composition: Copper-nickel-zinc (Nickel brass)

10 Dinara FAO

Brief Description

A gold-colored circular coin featuring the numeral '10' above 'DINARA' and a stylized depiction of a combine harvester, with the text 'FAO' and 'FIAT PANIS' (Let there be bread) inscribed around the rim.

Historical Significance

This coin was issued as part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) program to promote agricultural development and food security. It represents the late Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's effort to highlight agrarian productivity shortly before the nation's breakup and the hyperinflation of the early 1990s.

Estimated Value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD (depending on condition)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent oxidation of the brass. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving oils from fingertips on the surface. Do not clean with abrasive materials or harsh chemicals as this can destroy the numismatic value.

Created At: 2026-02-13T14:43:20.812786