Sri Lanka - Circulated Commemoratives
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.
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.
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Weight | 12.35 gms |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Issue | 500,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| 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.
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.
| Alloy | cupro-nickel |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Weight | 7.13 gms |
| Issue | 1,997,400 |
| Proof | 20,000 |
| RSS Die | 2,600 |
| Proof Gold(917) | 40 |
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| 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).
| Alloy | cupro-nickel |
| Diameter | 29.0/30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Weight | 9.60 gms |
| Issue | 2,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| 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.
| Alloy | cupro-nickel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Weight | 8.25 gms |
| Issue | 45,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| 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.
| Alloy | cupro-nickel |
| Diameter | 25.0/30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Weight | 11.70 gms |
| Issue | 2,000,000 |
| Proof frosted | 200 |
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| KM# 149 |
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.
| Alloy | cupro-nickel |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Weight | 7.128 gms |
| Issue | 25,000,000 |
| Proof frosted | 2500 |
| Proof Silver(925) | 2000 |
| Proof Gold(917) | 100 |
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| KM# 151 |
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.
| Alloy | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 gms |
| Issue | 50,000,000 |
| Proof | 5,000 |
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| 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.
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Weight | 8.25 gms |
| Issue | 40,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| 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).
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Weight | 7.13 gms |
| Issue | 5,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 157 |
1998 - Sri Lanka - 10 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.
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 27.0/18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Weight | 9.0 gms |
| Issue | 50,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 158 |
1999 - Sri Lanka - 5 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.
| Alloy | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 gms |
| Issue | 50,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 161 |
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.
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Weight | 8.25 gms |
| Issue | 10,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 167 |
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.
| Alloy | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 gms |
| Edge | Grained-incused lettering |
| Issue | 4,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 168
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| KM# 169
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2006 - Sri Lanka - 5
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.
| Alloy | Brass plated Steel |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 gms |
| Edge | Milled + incuse CBSL |
| Issue | 20,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM #16? |
2007 - Sri Lanka - 5 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.
| Alloy | Brass Plated Steel |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 gms |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issue | ?,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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2008 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Employees Provident Fund - 50th Anniversary
Two commemorative coins were issued on 2008 to mark the 50th
Anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). An 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.
| Alloy | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Weight | 7.0 gms |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issue | 2,000,000 |
| Proof | Nil |
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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.
| Denomination | Rupees 2/- |
| Alloy | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Weight | 7.0 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issue | 3,000,000 | |
| Issue in box | 500 | |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 184 |
2011 - Sri Lanka - 10 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.
| Denomination | Rupees 10/- |
| Alloy | Ni plated Steel |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Weight | 8.36 gms |
| Shape | 11 sided |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 1,500,000? |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 186 |
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.
It was issued into circulation on 2012 May 18.
| Denomination | Rupees Two |
| Alloy | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Weight | 7.0 gms |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issue | 2,000,000 | |
| Issue in box | 100 | |
| Proof | Nil |
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| KM# 189 |
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.
| Denomination | Rupees 5/- |
| Alloy | Brass Plated Steel |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 gms |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mintage | 2,000,000 |
| Mint | Royal,Wales |
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| KM# 2?? |
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.
| Denomination | Ten Rupee |
| Alloy | Chromium Steel |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Weight | 8.36 gms |
| Shape | 11 sided |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 5,000,000 |
| Mint | Kremnica |
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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.
| Denomination | Ten Rupee |
| Alloy | Chromium Steel AISI 430 |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Weight | 6.44 gms |
| Shape | 11 sided |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 5,000,000 |
| Mint | Kremnica |
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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.
| Denomination | Rupees Twenty |
| Alloy | Nickel-plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28. mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.59 gms |
| Shape | Seven lobed |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 500,000? | |
| Mint | CBPM, China. |
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| 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.
| Denomination | Rupees Twenty |
| Alloy | Nickel plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28. mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.51 gms |
| Shape | Seven lobed |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 5,000,000 | |
| Mint | CBPM, China. |
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| 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.
| Denomination | Rupees Twenty |
| Alloy | Nickel-plated Steel |
| Diameter | 28. mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 gms |
| Shape | Seven lobed |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue | 2,000,000? | |
| Mint | CBPM, China. |
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| KM# 2?? |
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