Sri Lanka - Commemoratives
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1957 - Sri Lanka - 1 & 5 Rupee
Buddha Jayanthi 2500th Anniversary

Two commemorative coins were issued in April 1957 for the 2500th anniversary of the passing away of Buddha and the Birth of the Nation. An one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation together with a five rupee crown-sized silver coin.

Denomination Rupees 1/-

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Diameter 28.50 mm

Thickness 2.2 mm

Weight 11.31 gms

Issue 2,000,000

Proof 1,800

1957_Rs1_obverse 1957_Rs1_reverse

KM# 125

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 38.74 mm

Thickness 2.6 mm

Weight 28.22 gms

Issue 242,000

Proof 1,800

1957_Rs5__obverse 1957_Rs5__reverse

KM# 126

1968 - Ceylon - 2 Rupee
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

A commemorative rwo rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued into circulation for the Second World Food Congress, held in 1968, when the first draft of the Indicative World Plan for Agricultural Development was presented under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Denomination	Rupees 2/-
Alloy	Cupro-Nickel
Diameter	31.5 mm
Weight	12.35 gms
Thickness	2.2 mm
Issue	500,000
Proof	Nil

KM# 134

1976 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 5 Rupee
Non-Aligned Nations Conference

Two commemorative coins were issued in August 1976 for the Fifth Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned Nations held in Colombo. A two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued together with a five rupee nickel coin into circulation.

Denomination	Rupees 2/-
Alloy	Cupro-Nickel
Diameter	30.0 mm
Thickness	2.4 mm
Weight	13.50 gms
Issue	2,000,000
Proof	500

KM# 142

Denomination	Rupees 5/-
Alloy	Pure nickel
Diameter	32.84 mm
Thickness	2.4 mm
Weight	13.60 gms
Issue	1,000,000
Proof	500

KM# 143

1978 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
First Executive President

A commemorative coin was issued on 4th February 1978 on the installation of J. R. Jayewardene as the First Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1/-

Alloy cupro-nickel

Diameter 25.4 mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 7.13 gms

Issue 1,997,400

Proof 20,000

RSS Die 2,600

Proof Gold(917) 40

1978_Rs1_obverse 1978_Rs1_reverse

KM# 144

1981 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee
Universal Adult Franchise - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative five rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued on 7th July 1981 to mark fifty years of Universal Adult Franchise (1931-1981).

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy cupro-nickel

Diameter 29.0/30.3 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Weight 9.60 gms

Issue 2,000,000

Proof Nil

1981_Rs5_obverse 1981_Rs5_reverse

KM# 146

1981 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Mahaweli Development Scheme

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued on 24th July 1981 for the inauguration of the Mahaweli Development Scheme.

Denomination Rupees 2/-

Alloy cupro-nickel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Weight 8.25 gms

Issue 45,000,000

Proof Nil

1981_Rs2__obverse 1981_Rs2__reverse

KM# 145

1987 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee
International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

A commemorative ten rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued in April 1987 for the "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless" (I.Y.S.H.) by the United Nations.

Denomination Rupees 10/-

Alloy cupro-nickel

Diameter 25.0/30.0 mm

Thickness 2.5 mm

Weight 11.70 gms

Issue 2,000,000

Proof 200

1987_Rs10_obverse 1981_Rs10_reverse

KM# 149

1990 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - 40th Anniversary

A commemorative five hundred rupee crown-sized silver coin was issued in August 1990 for the 40th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Denomination	Rupees 500/-
Alloy	Silver(925)
Diameter	38.6 mm
Thickness	2.9 mm
Weight	28.28 gms
BU	10,000

KM# 150

Frosted Proof

2,200

KM# 150a

1991 - Sri Lanka - 100 & 500 Rupee
South Asian Federation Games V

Two commemorative coins were issued in December 1991 for the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games V was held in Colombo. An one hundred rupee silver proof coin was issued together with a five hundred rupee gold proof coin.

Denomination Rupees 100/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 22.2/29.4 mm

Thickness 2.6 mm

Weight 10.2 gms

Proof 20,000

1991_Rs100_obverse 1991_Rs100_reverse

KM# 152

Denomination Rupees 500/-

Alloy Gold(500)

Diameter 14.0 mm

Thickness 0.95 mm

Weight 1.6 gms

Proof 8,000

1991_Rs500_obverse 1991_Rs500_reverse

KM# 153

1992 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Second Executive President

A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in January 1992 on the the 3rd Anniversary of the induction of the Ranasinghe Premadasa as the second Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1/-

Alloy cupro-nickel

Diameter 25.4 mm

Thickness 1.9 mm

Weight 7.128 gms

Issue 25,000,000

1992_Rs1_obverse 1992_Rs1_reverse

KM# 151

Frosted Proof Cu-Ni 2,500

Frosted Proof Silver(925) 2,000

Frosted Proof Gold(917) 100

KM# 151c

1993 - Shri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya - 2300th Anniversary

A commemorative five hundred rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued in June 1993 for the 2300th Anniversary of the arrival of Buddha's teachings in Sri Lanka, via Arahat Mahinda, the son of the great King Asoka of Maghada in Jambudwipa (India).

Denomination Rupees 500/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 38.6 mm

Thickness 3.2 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Frosted Proof 30,000

1993_Rs500_obverse 1993_Rs500_reverse

KM# 154

1995 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee
United Nations - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative five rupee nickel-brass coin was issued for circulation in 1995 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Organisation.

Denomination	Rupees 5/-
Alloy	Nickel-Brass
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	3.0 mm
Weight	9.5 gms
Issue	50,000,000
Proof	5,000

KM# 156

1995 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
F.A.O. - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in July 1995 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

Denomination	Rupees 2/-
Alloy	Cupro-Nickel
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Weight	8.25 gms
Issue	40,000,000
Proof	Nil

KM# 155

1996 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
UNICEF - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued in 1997 July for circulation, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations International Children's Education Fund (UNICEF).

Denomination	Rupees 1/-
Alloy	Cupro-Nickel
Diameter	25.4 mm
Thickness	1.9 mm
Weight	7.13 gms
Issue	5,000,000
Proof	Nil

KM# 157

1998 - Sri Lanka - 10, 1000 & 5000 Rupee
Independence - 50th Anniversary

Three commemorative coins and a plastic note were issued on 1998, February, 4th to mark the 50th Anniversary of Sri Lanka regaining Independence. A five thousand rupee gold sovereign proof coin was issued together with a one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin, and a ten rupee bi-metal coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 10/-

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Nickel-Brass

Diameter 27.0/18.0 mm

Thickness 2.2 mm

Weight 9.0 gms

Issue 50,000,000

Proof Nil

1998_Rs10__obverse 1998_Rs10__reverse

KM# 158

Denomination Rupees 1,000/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Frosted Proof 25,000

1998_Rs1000__obverse 1998_Rs1000__reverse

KM# 159

Denomination Rupees 5,000/-

Alloy Gold(917)

Diameter 22.05 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Weight 7.98 gms

Frosted Proof 5,000

1998_Rs5000__obverse 1998_Rs5000__reverse

KM# 160

1999 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Army - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee nickel plated steel coin was issued on 1999 October 18th to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.

Denomination	Rupees 1/-
Alloy	Nickel plated steel
Diameter	25.4 mm
Thickness	2.0 mm
Weight	7.13 gms
Issue BU	127,000

KM# 162

Alloy	Nickel plated steel
Frosted Proof	8,000

KM# 162a

1999 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee
Cricket World Cup - 1996 Champions

Two commemorative coins were issued on 1999 May 4th to mark the Sri Lanka Victory of the previous Cricket World Cup in 1996. An one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued together with a five rupee nickel-brass coin that circulated.

Denomination	Rupees 5/-
Alloy	Nickel-Brass
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	3.0 mm
Weight	9.5 gms
Issue	50,000,000
Proof	Nil

KM# 161

Denomination	Rupees 1000/-
Alloy	Silver(925)
Diameter	38.61 mm
Thickness	3.0 mm
Weight	28.28 gms
Frosted Proof	25,000

KM# 163

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued on 2000 August 27th for the 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 38.6 mm

Thickness 3.0 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Frosted Proof 10,000

2000_Rs1000_obverse 2000_Rs1000_reverse

KM# 165

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Navy - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee nickel-plated steel coin was issued on 2000 December 9th to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Denomination Rupees 1/-

Alloy Nickel-plated steel

Diameter 25.4 mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 7.13 gms

Issue BU 20,000

Mint Monnaie de Paris

2000_Rs1_obverse 2000_Rs1_reverse

KM# 164

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Frosted Proof 2,000

KM# 164a

2001 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Air Force - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel proof coin was issued on 2001 March 9th to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Denomination Rupees 1/-

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Diameter 25.4 mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 7.13 gms

Frosted Proof 2,000

2001_Rs1_obverse 2001_Rs1_reverse

KM# 166

2001 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Colombo Plan - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in July 2001 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Colombo Plan.

Denomination Rupees 2/-

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Weight 8.25 gms

Issue 10,000,000

Proof Nil

2001_colomboplan50_Rs2_obverse 2001_colomboplan50_Rs2_reverse

KM# 167

This collection till 2001 was Exhibited at the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Coin Show on 2002 May 5th and 6th in Greater Pittsburgh.

2003 - Sri Lanka - Pair of 5 Rupee
Syamopasampada - 250th anniversary

Two Rs 5/- circulation commemorative coins were issued on 2003 July 13th to mark the 250th Syamopasampada anniversary of the Syamopali Maha Nikaya in Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy Nickel-Brass

Diameter 23.5 mm

Thickness 3.0 mm

Weight 9.5 gms

Edge Grained-incused lettering

Issue 4,000,000

Proof Nil

2003_walivita_Rs5_obverse 2003_syamopasampada250_Rs5_reverse

KM# 168

Issue 4,000,000

Proof Nil

2003_upalinahimi_Rs5_obverse

KM# 169

2006 - Sri Lanka - 5, 1500 & 2000 Rupee
Buddha Jayanthi 2550 B.E.

Three commemorative were issued on 2006 May 11thto mark the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi year. A Two thusand rupee Gold embossed sterling silver coin and a similer Thousand Five Hundred rupee sterling silver coin both crown size frosted Proof NCLT; together with a Brass plated steel Five rupee coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy Brass plated Steel

Diameter 23.5 mm

Thickness 2.7 mm

Weight 7.7 gms

Edge Milled + incuse CBSL

Issue 20,000,000

Proof Nil

2006_bj2550_r05_obverse 2006_bj2550_r05_reverse

KM #170

Denomination Rupees 1500/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 20,000

2006_bj2550_r1500_obverse 2006_bj2550_r1500_reverse

KM #171

Denomination Rupees 2000/-

Alloy Silver(925) + SGP

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 10,000

2006_bj2550_r2000_obverse 2006_bj2550_r2000_reverse

KM #172

2007 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee
Cricket World Cup - 2007 Runners Up

Two commemorative coins were issued on 2008 August 18th to mark the Sri Lanka being Runners Up at Cricket World Cup in 2007. An one thousand rupee Nickel plated Steel Brillient Uncirculated coin was issued together with a five rupee Brass plated Steel coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy Brass Plated Steel

Diameter 23.5 mm

Thickness 2.7 mm

Weight 7.7 gms

Edge Milled

Issue ?,000,000

Proof Nil

2007_Rs5_obverse 2007_Rs5_reverse

KM#173

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Nickel Plated Steel

Diameter 32.0 mm

Thickness 2.3 mm

Weight 12.0 gms

Edge Milled

Issue BU 10,000

2007_Rs1000_obverse 2007_Rs1000_reverse

KM#174

2008 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 1000 Rupee
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) - 50th Anniversary

Two commemorative coins were issued on 2008 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund. This one thousand rupee Nickel plated Steel Brilliant Uncirculated coin was issued on 2008 November 14th. A two rupee Nickel plated Steel coin was also issued into circulation.

Denomination Rupees 2/-

Alloy Nickel Plated Steel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.8 mm

Weight 7.0 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 2,000,000

Proof Nil

2008_Rs2_obverse 2008_Rs2_reverse

KM#178

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Nickel Plated Steel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.8 mm

Weight 7.0 gms

Edge Milled

Issue BU 1,200

Frosted Proof 100

2008_Rs1000_obverse 2008_Rs1000_reverse

KM#179

2009 - Sri Lanka - 200 Rupee
Sri Lanka Customs Department - 200th Anniversary

A commemorative Two Hundred rupee, frosted proof Silver coin was issued on 2009 August 25th to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Customs Department.

Denomination Rupees 200/-

Alloy Silver(925)

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 2.3 mm

Weight 11.9 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 3,000

2009_Rs200_obverse 2009_Rs200_reverse

KM#180

2009 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Sri Lanka Army - 60th Anniversary

A commemorative Thousand rupee, brilliant uncirculated Cupro-Nickel coin was issued on 2009 October 12th to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. It was also issued as a brilliant uncirculated Sterling Silver coin which is 44% heavier and 23% thicker.

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Cupro-Nickel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 2.3 mm

Weight 8.25 gms

Edge Milled

Issue BU 200,000

2009_army60_Rs1000_obverse 2009_army60_Rs1000_reverse

KM#182

Silver(925) BU 10,000

Proof Nil

KM#182a

2010 - Sri Lanka - 5000 Rupee
Central Bank 60th Anniversary

A commemorative Five thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued to public on 2010 December 21st to mark the 60th Anniversary of CBSL on 2010 August 28th.

Denomination Rupees 5000/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + color

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 5,000

2010_cbsl60_5000r_obverse 2010_cbsl60_5000r_reverse

KM# 183

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Sri Lanka Air Force - 60th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee Nickel plated steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2011 March 2nd to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Denomination Rupees 2/-

Alloy Nickel Plated Steel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.5 mm

Weight 7.0 gms

Shape Round

Edge Milled

Issue 3,000,000

Issue in box 500

Proof Nil

2011_Rs2_obverse 2011_Rs2_reverse

KM# 184

2011 - Sri Lanka - 10 & 1000 Rupee
Sambuddhatva Jayanti 2600

At the request of the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, a commemorative Rs 1000/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka together with a Nickel plated steel Rs10 circulation coin to mark the 2600 SamBuddhatva Jayanti year.

Denomination Rupees 10/-

Alloy Ni plated Steel

Diameter 26.4 mm

Thickness 2.1 mm

Weight 8.36 gms

Shape 11 sided

Edge Plain

Issue 1,500,000?

Proof Nil

2011_sbj2600_10r_obverse 2011_sbj2600_10r_reverse

KM# 186

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 2,000

2011_sbj2600_r1000_obverse 2011_sbj2600_r1000_reverse

KM# 185

2011 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
People's Bank 50th Anniversary

With the approval of the Hon. Minister of Finance, a commemorative Rs 1000/- sterling silver with selective gold plate, crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to mark the People's Bank 50th Anniversary on 2011 July 1st.

Denomination Rupees 1000/-

Alloy Silver(0.925Ag)+SGP

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 2,300

2011_peoplesbank50_r1000_obverse 2011_peoplesbank50_r1000_reverse

KM# 187

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2000 Rupee
Ananda College 125th Anniversary

With the approval of the Monetary Board, a commemorative Rs 2000/- sterling silver, crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to mark the Ananda College 125th Anniversary Celebrations in 2011 November 29th.

Denomination Rupee 2000/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Frosted Proof 1,500

2011_ananda125_r2000_obverse 2011_ananda125_r2000_reverse

KM# 188

2012 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Sri Lanka Scout Centenary

A commemorative two rupee Nickel plated steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2012 April 1st to mark the Centenary of the Sri Lanka Scout Movement.

Denomination Rupees Two

Alloy Nickel Plated Steel

Diameter 28.5 mm

Thickness 1.5 mm

Weight 7.0 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 2,000,000

Issue in box 100

Proof Nil

2012_scout100_Rs2_obverse 2011_scout100_Rs2_reverse

KM# 189

2012 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Japan 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

A commemorative one thousand rupee silver proof coin was issued to public on 2012 November 12 to mark the 60 years of Diplomatic Relation between Sri Lanka and Japan.

Denomination Rupee 1000/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + color

Diameter 35. mm

Thickness 2.5 mm

Weight 20. gms

Edge Milled

Issue 20,000

Mint Japan Mint

2012_jplk60_1000r_obverse 2012_jplk60_1000r_reverse

KM# 190

2015 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Pope Francis Visit to Sri Lanka

At the request of the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishop's Conference a commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the Visit of Pope Francis from 2015 January 13 to 15^th in recognition of the national importance of this event.

Denomination Rupee 500/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 1500

Mint Kremnica, Slovakia

2015_popefrancisvisit_r500_obverse 2015_popefrancisvisit_r500_reverse

KM# 1??

2014 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala 150th

A commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the 150^th Birth Anniversary on 2014 September 17^th.

Denomination Rupee 500/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 1500

Mint Kremnica, Slovakia

2014_anagarika150_r500_obverse 2014_anagarika150_r500_reverse

KM# 1??

2014 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee
Bank of Ceylon 75th Anniversary

A five rupee Brass plated Steel commemorative coin was issued on 2015 July 9th to mark the Bank of Ceylon 75th Anniversary on 2014 August 1^st.

Denomination Rupees 5/-

Alloy Brass Plated Steel

Diameter 23.5 mm

Thickness 2.7 mm

Weight 7.7 gms

Edge Milled

Mintage 2,000,000

Mint Royal,Wales

2014_boc75_Rs5_obverse 2014_boc75_Rs5_reverse

KM# 2??

2015 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Colombo Municipal Council 150th

At the request of the Colombo Municipal Council a commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark its 150th Anniversary Celebrations on 2015 December 14^th.

Denomination Rupee 500/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag)

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0? mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 1000

Mint Kremnica, Slovakia

2015_cmc150_r500_obverse 2015_cmc150_r500_reverse

KM# 1??

2017 - Sri Lanka - 2000 Rupee
Visakha Vidyalaya Centenary

At the request of the Visakha Vidyalaya OGA, a commemorative Rs 2000/- Gold embossed, sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the Visakha Vidyalaya Centenary.

Denomination Rupee 2000/-

Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + gold

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.0 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Milled

Issue 1,000

Mint Royal Dutch Mint

2017_visakha100_r2000_obverse 2017_visakha100_r2000_reverse

KM# 1??

2017 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee
Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary
At the request of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, a commemorative steel Rs10 coin with the Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary logo, was issued into circulation on 2017 July 12th in an event organised with the Colombo Tea Traders' Association @ Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Ten Rupee

Alloy Chromium Steel

Diameter 26.4 mm

Thickness 2.1 mm

Weight 8.36 gms

Shape 11 sided

Edge Plain

Issue 5,000,000

Mint Kremnica

2017_tea150_r10_obverse 2017_tea150_r10_reverse

KM#

2018 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee
Sri Lanka Signal Corps 75th Anniversary

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a circulation standard commemorative Rs 10 coin to mark the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Signal Corps and to give due recognition for its service to the country over a period of 75 years. The limited number of coins were sold to public on 2018 November 28th and 29th at ICT exhibition at SBMEC, Colombo.

Denomination Ten Rupee

Alloy Chromium Steel AISI 430

Diameter 26.4 mm

Thickness 1.8 mm

Weight 6.44 gms

Shape 11 sided

Edge Plain

Issue 5,000,000

Mint Kremnica

2018_slsc75_r10_obverse 2018_slsc75_r10_reverse

KM#

2020 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees
Colombo Medical Faculty - 150th Anniversary

A twenty rupees Nickel Plated Steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2022 March 21 to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 2020 June 1st.

Denomination Rupees Twenty

Alloy Nickel-plated Steel

Diameter 28. mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 8.59 gms

Shape Seven lobed

Edge Plain

Issue 500,000?

Mint CBPM, China.

2020_cmf150_Rs20_obverse 2020_cmf150_Rs20_reverse

KM# 2??

2020 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees
Central Bank - 70th Anniversary

A commemorative twenty rupees Aluminium Bronze NCLT coin was issued by the Central Bank on 2020 December 31st to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees Twenty

Alloy Aluminium Bronze

Diameter 28. mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight ~8.7 gms

Shape Seven lobed

Edge Plain

Issue 3,000

2020_cbsl70_Rs20_obverse 2020_cbsl70_Rs20_reverse

KM# 2??

Alloy Nickel plated Steel

Weight 8.51 gms

Issue 5,000,000

Mint CBPM, China.

KM# 2??

2021 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees
Census of Population and Housing - 150th Anniversary

A twenty rupees Nickel Plated Steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2022 March 21 to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Census of Population and Housing (CPH) in Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees Twenty

Alloy Nickel-plated Steel

Diameter 28. mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 8.5 gms

Shape Seven lobed

Edge Plain

Issue 2,000,000?

Mint CBPM, China.

2021_cph150_Rs20_obverse 2021_cph150_Rs20_reverse

KM# 2??

2022 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupees
Sri Lanka - China
65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

A commemorative thousand rupees Gold and a Silver NCLT coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2021 July 12th to mark the to mark the 65 years of Diplomatic Relation between Sri Lanka and China in 2022, but issued in 2021 for the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.

Denomination Rupees Thousand

Alloy Gold 0.916

Diameter 25.4 mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 12.0 gms

Edge Grained

Issue 500

2021_cnlk_dpl65_Rs1000_obverse 2021_cnlk_dpl65_Rs1000_reverse

Denomination Rupees Thousand

Alloy Silver 0.925

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 2.0 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Edge Grained

Issue 2000

Mint CBPM, China.

KM# 2??

2023 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
75th Independence Celebration

A one thousand rupee crown-sized cupro-nickel frosted proof coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2023, February, 4th to mark the 75th Independence Celebration of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1,000/-

Alloy Cu-Ni

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 3.5 mm

Weight 28.28 gms

Shape Round

Edge Plain

Proof 2,500

Mint Royal Dutch Mint

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Last edited 2023-03-09 LakdivcCoins Collection website.

Sri Lanka - Commemoratives http://coins.lakdiva.org.lk/

1957 - Sri Lanka - 1 & 5 Rupee Buddha Jayanthi 2500th Anniversary

1968 - Ceylon - 2 Rupee U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

1976 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 5 Rupee Non-Aligned Nations Conference

1978 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee First Executive President

1981 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee Universal Adult Franchise - 50th Anniversary

1981 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee Mahaweli Development Scheme

1987 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

1990 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee Central Bank of Sri Lanka - 40th Anniversary

1991 - Sri Lanka - 100 & 500 Rupee South Asian Federation Games V

1992 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee Second Executive President

1993 - Shri Lanka - 500 Rupee Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya - 2300th Anniversary

1995 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee United Nations - 50th Anniversary

1995 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee F.A.O. - 50th Anniversary

1996 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee UNICEF - 50th Anniversary

1998 - Sri Lanka - 10, 1000 & 5000 Rupee Independence - 50th Anniversary

1999 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee Sri Lanka Army - 50th Anniversary

1999 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee Cricket World Cup - 1996 Champions

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee Central Bank of Sri Lanka - 50th Anniversary

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee Sri Lanka Navy - 50th Anniversary

2001 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee Sri Lanka Air Force - 50th Anniversary

2001 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee Colombo Plan - 50th Anniversary

2003 - Sri Lanka - Pair of 5 Rupee Syamopasampada - 250th anniversary

2006 - Sri Lanka - 5, 1500 & 2000 Rupee Buddha Jayanthi 2550 B.E.

2007 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee Cricket World Cup - 2007 Runners Up

2008 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 1000 Rupee Employees Provident Fund (EPF) - 50th Anniversary

2009 - Sri Lanka - 200 Rupee Sri Lanka Customs Department - 200th Anniversary

2009 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee Sri Lanka Army - 60th Anniversary

2010 - Sri Lanka - 5000 Rupee Central Bank 60th Anniversary

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee Sri Lanka Air Force - 60th Anniversary

2011 - Sri Lanka - 10 & 1000 Rupee Sambuddhatva Jayanti 2600

2011 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee People's Bank 50th Anniversary

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2000 Rupee Ananda College 125th Anniversary

2012 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee Sri Lanka Scout Centenary

2012 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee Japan 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

2015 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee Pope Francis Visit to Sri Lanka

2014 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala 150th

2014 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee Bank of Ceylon 75th Anniversary

2015 - Sri Lanka - 500 Rupee Colombo Municipal Council 150th

2017 - Sri Lanka - 2000 Rupee Visakha Vidyalaya Centenary

2017 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary

2018 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee Sri Lanka Signal Corps 75th Anniversary

2020 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees Colombo Medical Faculty - 150th Anniversary

2020 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees Central Bank - 70th Anniversary

2021 - Sri Lanka - 20 Rupees Census of Population and Housing - 150th Anniversary

2022 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupees Sri Lanka - China 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations

2023 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee 75th Independence Celebration