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10 Rupees Polonnaruwa
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#68663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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
Comment
Parakrama Samudra or King Parakrama's Sea is a shallow reservoir made up of three separate reservoirs linked by narrow canals in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.The northern reservoir, the oldest, was built around 386. The central and southernmost portions were added and the reservoir enlarged during the reign of King Parakramabahu I.
The statue, commonly known as the Parakramabahu statue, is a stone sculpture. Its identity is uncertain, although the widely accepted theory is that it is the statue of Parakramabahu I. However, it has also been suggested that it is the statue of the sage Poulasti.
"Statue of Parakramabahu in Polonnaruwa" by Graham Racher
Interesting fact
The 10 Rupees (Polonnaruwa) 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 Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 12th century during the reign of King Parakramabahu I. The temple is known for its intricate stone carvings and sculptures, which are considered some of the finest examples of Sinhalese art. By featuring this temple on the coin, Sri Lanka is highlighting its cultural and historical significance, and promoting it as a symbol of national pride.
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 (Polonnaruwa) 2013 coin.
