© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Rupees Election Right
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 9.60 g | 30.00 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 LKR = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.60 g |
| Diameter | 30.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination.
Lettering:
இலங்கை
ශ්රී ලංකා
SRI LANKA
රුපියල් පහයි
ஐந்து ரூபாய்
FIVE RUPEES
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Building image is seen here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Parliament_Building,_Colombo#/media/File:WerangaR_Old_Parliament_CMB.jpeg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Rupees (Election Right) coin from Sri Lanka is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The coin's design features the image of a hand holding a ballot paper, symbolizing the right to vote and the importance of democratic participation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Election Right) 1981 coin.
