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2 Rupees FAO
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 8.25 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 LKR = USD 0.0068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The value within inscription, legend around the border
Lettering:
இலங்கை ශ්රී ලංකා SRI LANKA
2
රුපියල දෙකයි
இரண்டு ரூபாய்
TWO RUPEES
1995
Translation:
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
2
Two Rupees
Two Rupees
Two Rupees
1995
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A curious feature of this coin lies in that on the obverse legend, which features FOOD FOR ALL in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, the Sinhala inscription is written upside down and in the reverse direction to the other two.Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees (FAO) 1995 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized representation of a farmer working in a paddy field, surrounded by rice plants and a traditional Sri Lankan village in the background. This design highlights the importance of agriculture in Sri Lanka's economy and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (FAO) 1995 coin.
