10 Rupees Ampara
2013 year| Stainless steel (AISI 430) | 8.36 g | 26.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 LKR = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel (AISI 430) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#68644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Large numerical denomination in the center and literal in several scripts below. Year of issue at the bottom flanked by ears of paddy on either side.
The country name in several scripts on top.
All within circle of a geometric design along periphery with partly raised rim.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
இலங்கை ශ්රී ලංකා SRI LANKA
10
රුපියල් දහයයි
ரூபாய்
TEN RUPEES
2013
Translation:
Sri Lanka
in Sinhala on top, in Tamil on left, in Latin on right.
Ten rupees
in Sinhala, Tamil and Latin.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Don Stephen Senanayake was a Ceylonese statesman. He was the first Prime Minister of Ceylon having emerged as the leader of the Sri Lankan independence movement that led to the establishment of self-rule in Ceylon. He is considered as the "Father of the Nation".The obverse design depicts Senanayake Samudra as the Economic Agricultural characteristic of Ampara District.
Senanayake Samudra is the biggest reservoir and man-made lake in Sri Lanka.
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Ampara) 2013 coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the sacred Bo Tree, which is a significant symbol in Buddhism and is considered the oldest living tree in the world, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. The reverse side of the coin features the Ampara Tank, a historic irrigation tank that was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. This coin is a great example of how Sri Lanka's currency reflects its history, culture, and natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Ampara) 2013 coin.
