© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
2 Rupees
| Copper-nickel | 8.25 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1984-2004 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 LKR = USD 0.0068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
இலங்கை ශ්රී ලංකා SRI LANKA
2
රුපියල දෙකයි
இரண்டு ரூபாய்
TWO RUPEES
1984
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Rupees coin from Sri Lanka (1984-2004) is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Lord Buddha, while the reverse side features a representation of the sacred Bo Tree, which is considered a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual growth in Buddhism. This design was chosen to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha's Enlightenment, and it serves as a reminder of Sri Lanka's deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 44350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 34650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees 1984-2004 coin.
