Sri Lanka (1972-date) 1 Rupee, 1978

President Jayewardene

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sri Lanka (1972-date) Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Currency Rupee (1972 – 9999)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Rupee
Year 1978
Ruler Democratic Socialist Republic (1978–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.13
Diameter (mm) 25.4
Thickness (mm) 1.9

Description

1 Rupee from Sri Lanka (1972-date). Issued in 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 7.13 g.

Obverse
The Armorial Ensign of Sri Lanka.
Reverse
A profile image of the President J. R. Jayewardene in the center, with value "ONE RUPEE" in Sinhala at the top of the coin and in Tamil and English on either side, with the date "1978.02.04" at the bottom and "Sri Lanka" in Sinhala below the date.
Edge
Security

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1978  2M € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,90 Royal Mint 94%
1978  20K — — — — — Royal Mint; Proof 6%
1978  2.6K — — — — — Royal Mint; Right shoulder straight 3%

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