Commemorative Coins in Sri Lanka
I wanted to post this here because I feel these coins are very beautiful. Even though I am a Sri Lankan I have not seen some of these coins up to now.
2500th Anniversary of the passing away of Buddha
The face value is Rs.5. Metal type is Silver. Only 500,000 pieces are done.
2500th Anniversary of the passing away of Buddha
The face value is Rs.1. Metal type is Cu/Ni. Only 2,000,000 pieces are done.
2nd World Food Congress
The face value is Rs.2. Metal type is CU/Ni. Only 500,000 pieces are done.
5th Non-Aligned Summit Conference
The face value is Rs.5. Metal type is Nickel. Only 1,000,000 pieces are done.
5th Non-Aligned Summit Conference
The face value is Rs.2. Metal type is Du/Ni. Only 2,000,000 pieces are done.
1st Executive Presidency (J R Jayawardhane)
The face value is Rs.1. Metal type is Gold 12 Carat. Only 22 pieces are done.
50 Years of Universal Adult Franchise
The face value is Rs.5. Metal type is Du/Ni. Only 2,000,000 pieces are done.
International Year of Shelter for the Homeless
The face value is Rs.10. Metal type is Du/Ni. Only 2,000,000 pieces are done.
40th Anniversary of Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The face value is Rs.500. Metal type is Silver. Only 9,800 pieces are done.
5th South Asian Federation Games – Colombo
The face value is Rs.500. Metal type is Gold 12 Carat. Only 8,000 pieces are done.
5th South Asian Federation Games - Colombo
The face value is Rs.100. Metal type is Du/Ni. Only 20,000 pieces are done.
Photo Credits Central Bank of Sri Lanka