25 Cents 1975-1994 front 25 Cents 1975-1994 back
25 Cents 1975-1994 photo
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25 Cents

 
Copper-nickel 3.24 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Period
Republic (1972-1978) Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1975-1994
Value
25 Cents 0.25 LKR = USD 0.00085
Currency
Rupee (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15738
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination

Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil

Lettering:
ශ්‍රී ලංකා
25
සත චිසිපහ
இருபத்தைந்து சதம்
TWENTY FIVE CENTS
1975

Edge

Security or reeded edge

Interesting fact

The 25 cent coin from Sri Lanka, issued between 1975 and 1994, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin features a portrait of a Sri Lankan elephant, a symbol of strength and prosperity in the country's culture. On the other side, the coin depicts a stylized image of a dagaba, a traditional Buddhist stupa, which represents the country's deep-rooted Buddhist traditions. This coin is an interesting collector's item for numismatists and a great way to learn about Sri Lanka's history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  1431 - - - - - -
1978  20000 - - - - - -
1982  90000000 - - - - - -
1989  45000000 - - - - - -
1991  50000000 - - - - - -
1994  50000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents 1975-1994 coin.