| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Rupees Five |
| Alloy | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained - incused lettering |
| Die-Axis | 0° |
| Issue | 50,000,000 |
| Proof | 5,000 |
| Mint | Royal,Wales |
A commemorative five rupee nickel-brass coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka for circulation in 1995 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Organisation.
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Obverse : The official 50th anniversary logo of
the UNO, at the centre with the period 1945-1995 above it.
UNITED NATIONS and ANNIVERSARY in Sinhala appear on the apex and the bottom
centre, and in Tamil and English languages along each side along the
periphery.
Reverse : Large numeral 5 at the centre
with FIVE RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English superimposed.
SRI LANKA in Sinhala appear at the apex and Tamil and English on each
side. The year of issue 1995 is at the bottom.
Edge: C.B.S.L. in English Sinhala and Tamil in incuse lettering on grained edge.
The Nickel-Brass coin has been minted to the existing standard Rs. 5/- in circulation and has identical reverse side.
The Proof coin in a hard clear plastic coin capsule was issued to public at Rs 200/- (US$4.)
The Proof coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi. The Proof commemorative coin obtained from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.