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.

DenominationRupees 1/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter28.50 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Weight11.31 gms
Issue2,000,000
Proof1,800
1957_Rs1_obverse 1957_Rs1_reverse
KM# 125

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.74 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Weight28.22 gms
Issue242,000
Proof1,800
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.
DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter31.5 mm
Weight12.35 gms
Thickness2.2 mm
Issue500,000
ProofNil
1968_Rs2_obverse 1968_Rs2_reverse
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.
DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter30.0 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
Weight13.50 gms
Issue2,000,000
Proof 500
1976_2_obverse 1976_2_reverse
KM# 142

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyPure nickel
Diameter32.84 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
Weight13.60 gms
Issue1,000,000
Proof 500
1976_Rs5_obverse 1976_Rs5_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 1/-
Alloycupro-nickel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight7.13 gms
Issue1,997,400
Proof20,000
RSS Die2,600
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).

DenominationRupees 5/-
Alloycupro-nickel
Diameter29.0/30.3 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Weight9.60 gms
Issue2,000,000
ProofNil
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.

DenominationRupees 2/-
Alloycupro-nickel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Weight8.25 gms
Issue45,000,000
ProofNil
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.

DenominationRupees 10/-
Alloycupro-nickel
Diameter25.0/30.0 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Weight11.70 gms
Issue2,000,000
Proof200
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).
DenominationRupees 500/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.6 mm
Thickness2.9 mm
Weight28.28 gms
BU10,000
1990_Rs500_obverse 1990_Rs500_reverse
KM# 150
Frosted Proof 2,200
1990_Rs500_obverse 1990_Rs500_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 100/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter22.2/29.4 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Weight10.2 gms
Proof20,000
1991_Rs100_obverse 1991_Rs100_reverse
KM# 152

DenominationRupees 500/-
AlloyGold(500)
Diameter14.0 mm
Thickness0.95 mm
Weight1.6 gms
Proof8,000
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.

DenominationRupees 1/-
Alloycupro-nickel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Weight7.128 gms
Issue25,000,000
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
1992_Rs1_obverse 1992_Rs1_reverse
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).

DenominationRupees 500/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.6 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
Weight28.28 gms
Frosted Proof30,000
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.
DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyNickel-Brass
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight9.5 gms
Issue50,000,000
Proof5,000
1995_Rs5_obverse 1995_Rs5_reverse
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.
DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Weight8.25 gms
Issue40,000,000
ProofNil
1995_Rs2_obverse 1995_Rs2_reverse
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).
DenominationRupees 1/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Weight7.13 gms
Issue5,000,000
ProofNil
1996_Rs1_obverse 1996_UNICEF_Rs1_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 10/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Nickel-Brass
Diameter27.0/18.0 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Weight 9.0 gms
Issue50,000,000
ProofNil
1998_Rs10__obverse 1998_Rs10__reverse
KM# 158

DenominationRupees 1,000/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight28.28 gms
Frosted Proof25,000
1998_Rs1000__obverse 1998_Rs1000__reverse
KM# 159

DenominationRupees 5,000/-
AlloyGold(917)
Diameter22.05 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Weight7.98 gms
Frosted Proof5,000
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.
DenominationRupees 1/-
AlloyNickel plated steel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight7.13 gms
Issue BU127,000
1999_Rs1_obverse 1999_Rs1_reverse
KM# 162
AlloyNickel plated steel
Frosted Proof8,000
1999_Rs1_obverse 1999_Rs1_reverse
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.
DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyNickel-Brass
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight9.5 gms
Issue50,000,000
ProofNil
1999_Rs5_obverse 1999_Rs5_reverse
KM# 161

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight28.28 gms
Frosted Proof25,000
1999_Rs1000_obverse 1999_Rs1000_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.6 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight28.28 gms
Frosted Proof10,000
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.

DenominationRupees 1/-
AlloyNickel-plated steel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight7.13 gms
Issue BU20,000
MintMonnaie de Paris
2000_Rs1_obverse 2000_Rs1_reverse
KM# 164
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Frosted Proof2,000
2000_Rs1_obverse 2000_Rs1_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 1/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight7.13 gms
Frosted Proof2,000
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.

DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Weight8.25 gms
Issue10,000,000
ProofNil
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.

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyNickel-Brass
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight9.5 gms
EdgeGrained-incused lettering
Issue4,000,000
ProofNil
2003_walivita_Rs5_obverse 2003_syamopasampada250_Rs5_reverse
KM# 168
Issue 4,000,000
ProofNil
2003_upalinahimi_Rs5_obverse 2003_syamopasampada250_Rs5_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyBrass plated Steel
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Weight7.7 gms
EdgeMilled + incuse CBSL
Issue20,000,000
ProofNil
2006_bj2550_r05_obverse 2006_bj2550_r05_reverse
KM #170

DenominationRupees 1500/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof20,000
2006_bj2550_r1500_obverse 2006_bj2550_r1500_reverse
KM #171

DenominationRupees 2000/-
AlloySilver(925) + SGP
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof10,000
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.

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyBrass Plated Steel
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Weight7.7 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue?,000,000
ProofNil
2007_Rs5_obverse 2007_Rs5_reverse
KM#173

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloyNickel Plated Steel
Diameter32.0 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Weight12.0 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue BU10,000
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.

DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyNickel Plated Steel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Weight7.0 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue2,000,000
ProofNil
2008_Rs2_obverse 2008_Rs2_reverse
KM#178

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloyNickel Plated Steel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Weight7.0 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue BU1,200
Frosted Proof100
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.

DenominationRupees 200/-
AlloySilver(925)
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Weight11.9 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof3,000
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.

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Weight8.25 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue BU200,000
2009_army60_Rs1000_obverse 2009_army60_Rs1000_reverse
KM#182
Silver(925) BU10,000
ProofNil
2009_army60_Rs1000_obverse 2009_army60_Rs1000_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 5000/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag) + color
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof5,000
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.

DenominationRupees 2/-
AlloyNickel Plated Steel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Weight7.0 gms
ShapeRound
EdgeMilled
Issue 3,000,000
Issue in box500
ProofNil
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.

DenominationRupees 10/-
AlloyNi plated Steel
Diameter26.4 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Weight8.36 gms
Shape11 sided
EdgePlain
Issue1,500,000?
ProofNil
2011_sbj2600_10r_obverse 2011_sbj2600_10r_reverse
KM# 186
DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof2,000
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.

DenominationRupees 1000/-
AlloySilver(0.925Ag)+SGP
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof2,300
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.

DenominationRupee 2000/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Frosted Proof1,500
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.

DenominationRupees Two
AlloyNickel Plated Steel
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Weight7.0 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue 2,000,000
Issue in box100
ProofNil
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.

DenominationRupee 1000/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag) + color
Diameter35. mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Weight20. gms
EdgeMilled
Issue20,000
MintJapan 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 15th in recognition of the national importance of this event.

DenominationRupee 500/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue1500
MintKremnica, 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 150th Birth Anniversary on 2014 September 17th.

DenominationRupee 500/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue1500
MintKremnica, 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 1st.

DenominationRupees 5/-
AlloyBrass Plated Steel
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Weight7.7 gms
EdgeMilled
Mintage2,000,000
MintRoyal,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 14th.

DenominationRupee 500/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag)
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0? mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue1000
MintKremnica, 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.

DenominationRupee 2000/-
AlloySilver (0.925Ag) + gold
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeMilled
Issue1,000
MintRoyal 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.

DenominationTen Rupee
AlloyChromium Steel
Diameter26.4 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Weight8.36 gms
Shape11 sided
EdgePlain
Issue5,000,000
MintKremnica
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.

DenominationTen Rupee
AlloyChromium Steel AISI 430
Diameter26.4 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Weight6.44 gms
Shape11 sided
EdgePlain
Issue5,000,000
MintKremnica
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.

DenominationRupees Twenty
AlloyNickel-plated Steel
Diameter28. mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight8.59 gms
ShapeSeven lobed
EdgePlain
Issue500,000?
MintCBPM, 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.

DenominationRupees Twenty
AlloyAluminium Bronze
Diameter28. mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight~8.7 gms
ShapeSeven lobed
EdgePlain
Issue3,000
2020_cbsl70_Rs20_obverse 2020_cbsl70_Rs20_reverse
KM# 2??
AlloyNickel plated Steel
Weight8.51 gms
Issue5,000,000
MintCBPM, China.
2020_cbsl70_Rs20_obverse 2020_cbsl70_Rs20_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees Twenty
AlloyNickel-plated Steel
Diameter28. mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight8.5 gms
ShapeSeven lobed
EdgePlain
Issue2,000,000?
MintCBPM, China.
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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.

DenominationRupees Thousand
AlloyGold 0.916
Diameter25.4 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight12.0 gms
EdgeGrained
Issue500
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DenominationRupees Thousand
AlloySilver 0.925
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Weight28.28 gms
EdgeGrained
Issue2000
MintCBPM, China.
2021_cnlk_dpl65_Rs1000_obverse 2021_cnlk_dpl65_Rs1000_reverse
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.

DenominationRupees 1,000/-
AlloyCu-Ni
Diameter38.61 mm
Thickness3.5 mm
Weight28.28 gms
ShapeRound
EdgePlain
Proof2,500
MintRoyal Dutch Mint
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KM#


Last edited 2023-03-09 LakdivcCoins Collection website.