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2 Rupees FAO; Mahaweli Dam
1981 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 | 1981 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 LKR = USD 0.0068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination in three languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English, superimposed on the numeral '2' and the name of the country from left to right in Tamil, Sinhala, English in a semicircle around, date at the bottom.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
இலங்கை ශ්රී ලංකා SRI LANKA
2
රුපියල් දෙකයි
இரண்டு ரூபாய்
TWO RUPEES
1981
Translation:
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka SRI LANKA
2
Two rupees
Two rupees
Two Rupees
1981
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees (FAO; Mahaweli Dam) 1981 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka features an image of the Mahaweli Dam, which was a major hydroelectric project completed in 1985. The dam is located on the Mahaweli River and is the largest dam in Sri Lanka, providing hydroelectric power and irrigation for the surrounding area. The coin was issued to commemorate the completion of the dam and its contribution to the country's development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (FAO; Mahaweli Dam) 1981 coin.
