10 Rupees Kegalle

2013 year


Stainless steel (AISI 430)	8.36 g	26.4 mm

Description

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

References

Numista	N#68654
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
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 Pinnawala elephants as a cultural tourist characteristic of Kegalle District.
Pinnawala elephant orphanage, is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, near Kegalle town. It was established in 1975.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Kegalle) 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 Kegalle Fort, which was built in the 19th century during the British colonial era and served as a key military outpost. The reverse side features a traditional Sri Lankan drummer, highlighting the country's rich cultural traditions and love for music. The coin's design is a celebration of Sri Lanka's rich history and cultural diversity, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

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 (Kegalle) 2013 coin.