© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
1 Rupee non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel | 7.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1972-1978) Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1994 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 LKR = USD 0.0034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The value in Sinhala, Tamil and English in the centre and the circular floral ornament divided by the country name in Sinhala at the top and the date at the bottom.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
ශ්රී ලංකා
රුපියලයි
ஒரு ரூபாய்
ONE RUPEE
1978
Translation:
Sri Lanka
One Rupee
1978
Edge
Reeded or security edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee (non-magnetic) coin from Sri Lanka is that it was made of copper-nickel, which is a unique alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a long lifespan. This makes it an ideal material for coins that are meant to be used frequently and circulated widely. Additionally, the use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive color and texture that sets it apart from other coins made of different materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 31500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 75000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (non-magnetic) 1972-1994 coin.
