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10 Rupees Kandy
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#68653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
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 Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth as Buddhist cultural heritage site of Kandy district.It is located in the palace complex of the Kingdom of Kandy and houses a relic of Buddha's tooth. After Gautama Buddha's parinirvana and cremation in Kushinagar, the tooth found in his ashes was considered a relic.
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Kandy) 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 city of Kandy, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by a ring of lotus flowers. The reverse side features a portrait of Sri Lanka's former president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was instrumental in promoting the country's economic and infrastructure development. The coin's design is a nod to Sri Lanka's rich history, culture, and leadership.
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 (Kandy) 2013 coin.
