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South Korea | 2002 | 50 Won | Flora & Fauna | Rice Plant

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  Singapore Rice Plant Rice is the seed of grass species such as Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima and is one of the most widely consumed staple foods in the world, especially in Asia. It provides a major share of global calories and is among the most produced crops after Saccharum officinarum and Zea mays . Evidence suggests it was first domesticated in ancient China, linked in legend to Shennong . The plant grows about 1–1.8 m tall and is commonly cultivated in water-flooded fields, which helps control weeds and pests.

Israel | 1 New Agora | 1980 | Flora & Fauna | Palmtree

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 Israel Palmtree Palm trees b elong to the family Arecaceae and are perennial plants known for their tall, unbranched trunks and large evergreen leaves called fronds. They grow mainly in tropical and subtropical regions and include over 2,500 species, such as the Cocos nucifera and Phoenix dactylifera. Palms are economically important as they provide foods like coconuts, dates, and palm oil, as well as fibers and building materials. Many species are also grown as ornamental plants. They generally thrive in warm climates with well-drained soil and require moderate care when cultivated.

Italy | 1978| 100 Lira | Flora & Fauna | Olive

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  Italy Olive   Olea europaea is a small tree from the family Oleaceae , widely found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Africa, and Asia. Its fruit, the olive, is agriculturally important as the main source of olive oil. The tree is widely cultivated in many countries, including Italy , Greece , and France . The word “olive” comes from the Latin oliva and the Greek elaia , both referring to the olive tree and its oil. 

India | 2009 | 5 Rupees | Lotus | Circulation coin

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  India Lotus    Nelumbo nucifera, commonly called the Indian lotus or sacred lotus, is an aquatic perennial plant in the Nelumbonaceae family. The accepted scientific name is Nelumbo nucifera, while earlier names such as Nelumbium speciosum and Nymphaea nelumbo are now obsolete. Its seeds can remain viable for extremely long periods, with one recorded germination from seeds about 1,300 years old found in China. The plant is native to Tropical Asia and Queensland (Australia), widely grown in water gardens, and is the national flower of India and Vietnam.

India | 1989 | 5 Rupees | Flora & Fauna| Wheat stalks

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  India  Wheat Stalk Common wheat (Triticum aestivum), also called bread wheat, accounts for about 95% of global wheat production. It was first domesticated in Western Asia during the early Holocene and later spread to North Africa, Europe, and East Asia. Wheat reached North America in the 16th century with Spanish missions, but large-scale grain export began after the prairie colonization in the 1870s, with production rising during World War I. Due to its suitability for modern industrial baking, bread wheat has largely replaced other grains like barley and rye for bread making, especially in Europe.

Zambia | 1968 | 5 Ngwee | Flora & Fauna | Morning Glory

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 Zambia Morning Glory Morning glory refers to over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae . Their flowers usually bloom early in the morning and fade after a few hours, though some species like Ipomoea muricata bloom at night. While they grow best in sunny conditions and moist soil, some species spread rapidly and become invasive weeds in certain regions.

United States of America | 1965 | 1 Dime | Flora & Fauna | Olive & Oak

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  United States of America Olive & Oak Quercus refers to trees or shrubs of the beech family Fagaceae , with about 600 species found mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. Oaks produce both male and female flowers and bear fruits called acorns. The olive tree, Olea europaea , belongs to the family Oleaceae and is widely grown in the Mediterranean region. Its fruit, the olive, is economically important as the main source of olive oil.