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© M@verick
2 Rupees Nations Conference
1976 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1972-1978) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 LKR = USD 0.0068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Conference Building in Colombo
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
නොබැදුනු ජාතින්ගෙ සම්මෙලනය
கூட்டுச்சேரா நாடுகளின் மகாநாடு
NON-ALIGNED NATIONS
CONFERENCE
1976
Translation:
Non-Aligned Nations Conference
Non-Aligned Nations Conference
Non-Aligned Nations
Conference 1976
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were minted on the same planchets as the British .Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1976 Sri Lanka 2 Rupees coin is that it features a unique design that represents the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Sri Lankan national emblem, which includes a lion holding a sword and a scroll, surrounded by two elephants and a palm tree. The reverse side features a depiction of the sacred Bo Tree, which is a significant symbol in Buddhism and is said to represent the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Sri Lanka's rich history, culture, and spirituality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Nations Conference) 1976 coin.
