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© Ma collection de monnaies
5 Rupees Cricket
1999 year| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 LKR = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Batsman within circle
Lettering:
1999 CRICKET WORLD CUP
MAY 14 – JUNE 20
5
FIVE RUPEES
SRI LANKA * WEST INDIES * ZIMBABWE * AUSTRALIA * BANGLADESH * ENGLAND * INDIA * KENYA * NEW ZEALAND * PAKISTAN * SCOTLAND * SOUTH AFRICA *
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: C.B.S.L
Interesting fact
The 5 Rupees (Cricket) 1999 coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for cricket. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a cricketer in action, while the reverse side depicts a cricket stadium with the Sri Lankan flag flying high. This coin was issued to commemorate the ICC Cricket World Cup 1999, which was hosted by Sri Lanka.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Cricket) 1999 coin.
