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1000 Rupees EPF
2008 year| Nickel plated steel | 7 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1000 Rupees 1000 LKR = USD 3.41 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
At the center, the legal tender value of the coin 1000 in large numerals, with the currency RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages below. An elongated floral design above. The year of issue 2008 at the bottom center, the name SRI LANKA in Sinhala appears on Top and in Tamil and English appear on the left and right along periphery outside a plain circle. Four 8-petal symbols separate the words. A design appear around the periphery.
Lettering:
ශ්රී ලංකා
இலங்கை
SRI LANKA
1000
රුපියල
ரூபாய்
RUPEES
2008
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Rupees (EPF) 2008 coin from Sri Lanka is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite its small size, the coin has a unique feature - it is made of nickel-plated steel, which gives it a distinctive silver-colored appearance. This makes it stand out from other coins in the series, which are typically made of copper-nickel or stainless steel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Rupees (EPF) 2008 coin.
