Sri Lanka (1972-date) 1 Rupee, 1992
President Premadasa; Silver issue
Information
Country
Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Currency
Rupee
(1972 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Rupee
Year
1992
Ruler
Democratic Socialist Republic
(1978–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.13
Diameter (mm)
25.4
Description
1 Rupee from Sri Lanka (1972-date). Issued in 1992. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 7.13 g.
- Obverse
- Two armed lions facing inwards atop the R. Premadasa Presidential Standard. Encircled by the words SRI LANKA in Sinhala on the top, Tamil on the left and English on the right, and ONE RUPEE in all three languages at the bottom, joined together by flower designs. Lotus petal border.
- Reverse
- Portrait of Ranasinghe Premadasa, the second executive president of Sri Lanka within a dotted circle, date below. Bordered by a repeating replica of a traditional moonstone effigy of a swan carrying three lotus blossoms in its beak.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2K | Frosted Proof |
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