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10 Rupees Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary
2017 year| Chromium plated steel | 8.4 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 LKR = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Chromium plated steel |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
The large numeral "10" at the centre with "TEN RUPEES" in Sinhala, Tamil and English below. Mint Year "2017" below text, flanked by ears of paddy on either side. "SRI LANKA" in Sinhala appear at the apex and Tamil and English to left and right side. A geometric design around the periphery.
Lettering:
ශ්රී ලංකා
இலங்கை
SRI LANKA
10
රුපියල් දහයයි
ரூபாய்
TEN RUPEES
2017
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary) coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that showcases the country's rich tea-producing history. The obverse side of the coin depicts a tea plucker, a traditional tool used to harvest tea leaves, surrounded by lush green tea leaves. The reverse side features the iconic Ceylon Tea logo, which has been a symbol of Sri Lanka's tea industry for over a century. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the country's long history of tea production and its significance in the global tea market.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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