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10 Rupees Independence
1998 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.9500 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 LKR = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.9500 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Sri Dalada Maligawa, a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy
Lettering:
1948 1998
50
නිදහස් සමරුව
INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Lettering and fine reeding
Lettering: CBSL CBSL CBSL CBSL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Independence) 1998 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in the series and adds to its numismatic appeal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Independence) 1998 coin.
