10 Rupees Kilinochchi
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#68655 |
|---|---|
| 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 paddy storage as economic agricultural characteristic of Kilinochchi District.
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Kilinochchi) 2013 coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Kilinochchi tank, a historic water tank that dates back to the 1st century BC and is considered one of the largest tanks in the ancient world. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized design of a lotus flower, which is a symbol of spiritual growth and enlightenment in Buddhism, the main religion practiced in Sri Lanka. The use of the lotus flower design on the coin serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.
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 (Kilinochchi) 2013 coin.
