1000 Rupees (Sri Lanka Army) 2009 front 1000 Rupees (Sri Lanka Army) 2009 back
1000 Rupees (Sri Lanka Army) 2009 photo
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1000 Rupees Sri Lanka Army

2009 year
Copper-nickel 8.25 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Period
Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
1000 Rupees 1000 LKR = USD 3.41
Currency
Rupee (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8.25 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#59992
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

The logo of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) above with the years 1949 and 2009 to the left and right. The face value of the coin 1000 in large numerals below with the currency RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English on the right. The year of issue 2009 below. The words DIAMOND JUBILEE and SRI LANKA in English, Sinhala, and Tamil appear on the top and bottom along periphery within plain circles separated by eight pointed star on either side.

Lettering:
1949 2009
1000 RUPEES 2009
DIAMOND JUBILEE SRI LANKA

Engraver: Kelum Gunasekera

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1000 Rupees (Sri Lanka Army) 2009 from Sri Lanka is that it features an image of a soldier in combat gear on the obverse, while the reverse side features the Sri Lankan coat of arms and the inscription "Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary" in Sinhala and Tamil languages. This coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sri Lankan Army and is a unique collector's item for numismatists and military history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  200000 - - - - - -

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