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5 Rupees - Elizabeth II Buddha
1957 year| Silver (.925) | 28.2757 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1957 |
| Value | 5 Rupees |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.2757 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
*FIVE RUPEES *ශ්රීලංකා * ஐந்து ரூபாய்*
රැපියල්
පහයි
1957
බුද්ධ ජයන්ති
Translation:
Sri Lanka
Five Rupees
Buddha Jayanthi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins are popularly referred to as the Buddha Jayanthi coinsObverse motif is an adaptation from the Anuradhapura Moonstone. The numeral 2500 at the centre with Flower petals around in inner annulus, next a procession of elephant, horse, lion and bull (2 sequences). next a procession of sixteen geese, with lotus flowers hanging from their beaks.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Buddha on the other, highlighting the diverse cultural and religious influences present in Sri Lanka during the time of its minting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees - Elizabeth II (Buddha) 1957 coin.
