Sri Lanka (1972-date) 10 Rupees, 2017
Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary
Information
Country
Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Currency
Rupee
(1972 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
10 Rupees
Year
2017
Ruler
Democratic Socialist Republic
(1978–9999)
Composition
Chromium plated steel
Shape
Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Description
10 Rupees from Sri Lanka (1972-date). Issued in 2017. Struck in Chromium plated steel. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Logo of the Tea 150th Anniversary with "· 1867 - 2017 ·" on top. Wreath composed on either side of five "Two leaves and Bud" which signifies the high leaf standard that ensures the production of fine Ceylon Tea. Within plain circle Spotted Ceylon Lion standing facing left with sword in right paw. "CEYLON TEA SYMBOL OF QUALITY" in two lines. Below large "150" all within plain circle.
- Reverse
- The large numeral "10" at the centre with "TEN RUPEES" in Sinhala, Tamil and English below. Mint Year "2017" below text, flanked by ears of paddy on either side. "SRI LANKA" in Sinhala appear at the apex and Tamil and English to left and right side. A geometric design around the periphery.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5M | € 1,20 | € 1,20 | € 2,00 | € 2,00 |
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