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2 Rupees
| Stainless steel | 7 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2013-2016 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 LKR = USD 0.0068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
The large numeral 2 at the centre with TWO RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English superimposed. SRI LANKA in Sinhala appear at the apex of the coin and in Tamil and English on ether side. The year of issue is at the bottom. 2013 saw a new steel coin minted
Lettering:
2
TWO RUPEES
2013
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A definitive decimal currency Two Rupee Steel coin with milled edge, was first issued to public on 2017 September, without any formal announcement. It is the first Rs 2 coin minted by Kremnica in Slovak Republic which minted all the coin denominations in 2016.Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees coin from Sri Lanka, issued between 2013 and 2016, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin depicts the iconic Lion's Paw, a symbol of the country's ancient kingdoms, while the other side features the national emblem of Sri Lanka, which includes a golden lion holding a sword and a shield with the country's flag. This coin is made of stainless steel and weighs 7 grams, making it a durable and long-lasting piece of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 125000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees 2013-2016 coin.
