Ceylon 5 rupees, 1957

2500th Anniversary - Buddhism

Information

NumberKM# 126
CountryCeylon
PeriodDominion of Ceylon (1955 - 1971)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencySri Lankan rupee
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination5 rupees
Melt value28.26 XAGg x 0.925 = 42 USD
Year1957
Subject2500th Anniversary - Buddhism
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)28.26
Diameter (mm)39
Thickness (mm)2.9

Obverse:

5 rupees 1957, Ceylon (2500th Anniversary - Buddhism)

Animals  Anniversary  Religion 

Legend
2500

Creators: Bernard Sindall

Reverse

5 rupees 1957, Ceylon (2500th Anniversary - Buddhism)

Legend
1957
FIVE RUPEES
ஐந்து ரூபாய்
පහයි
බුහ ටඨනකි
රැපියල්
ශ්‍රී ලංකා

Creators: Bernard Sindall

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London500.000-1.800


Collection

 1957$ *****  
Offers
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