10 Rupees Colombo
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#68648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
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
பத்து 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
The obverse design depicts City Skyline as economic and cultural characteristic of Colombo District.From left to right clearly identifiable, the Colombo Port Chaitya, Central Bank Building, The Bank of Ceylon Head office, with Galadari Hotel, Old Parliament in front of it. The Twin towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) with the Presidential Secretariat in front, and Nelum Pokuna Theatre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Colombo) 2013 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Colombo Lotus Tower, a symbol of modernization and progress, while the reverse side features a traditional Sri Lankan drum, known as a "davula," which is an integral part of the country's traditional music and dance. This coin is a beautiful representation of Sri Lanka's blend of modernity and cultural traditions.
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 (Colombo) 2013 coin.
