10 Rupees Mannar
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#68657 |
|---|---|
| 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 Madhu church as a religious catholic cultural site of Mannar district.
The Dutch invasion in 1670 and the ensuing persecution of the Catholic Church led to 20 Catholic families fleeing from Manthai, along with the statue of Mary in that church to the safer locale of Madhu. About the same time another 700 Catholics migrated from the Jaffna peninsula into Wanni forests. When these two communities met in Madhu, they installed a new shrine with the statue.
The site is considered as the holiest Catholic shrine in the island and is a well known place of devotion for both Tamil and Sinhalese Catholics.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Mannar) 2013 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of the historic Mannar Fort, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch. The fort is an important archaeological site and a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Sri Lankan drummer, highlighting the country's rich cultural traditions and artistic expressions. Overall, the coin serves as a symbol of Sri Lanka's rich history and cultural diversity.
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 (Mannar) 2013 coin.
