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10 Rupees Matara
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#68659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
A large 10 in the center of the piece with the text 'TEN ROUPIES' in Sinhala, Tamil and English below. The year, below the text, is surrounded by ears of rice on each side. 'SRI LANKA' in Sinhalese appears at the top as well as in Tamil on the left and in English on the right. A geometric pattern is engraved around the edge.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala
Lettering:
ශ්රී ලංකා
இலங்கை
SRI LANKA
10
රුපියල් දහයයි
ரூபாய்
TEN RUPEES
2013
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Matara) 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 iconic Matara 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 attraction in Sri Lanka. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a traditional Sri Lankan drum, which is an integral part of the country's traditional music and dance culture. The drum is surrounded by intricate floral patterns that add to the coin's aesthetic appeal. Overall, the coin's design serves as a celebration 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 (Matara) 2013 coin.
