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5 Rupees Upasampada
2003 year| Aluminium bronze | 9.5200 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 LKR = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 9.5200 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Large number 5 centered
Lettering:
ஐந்து ரூபாய்
FIVE RUPEES
இலங்கை
SRI LANKA
2003
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: C.B.S.L.
Comment
Coin set issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Rupees (Upasampada) 2003 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features an image of the sacred Bo Tree, also known as the Anuradhapura Sacred Bo Tree, which is a historic and culturally significant tree in Sri Lanka. The tree is said to have been planted in 249 BCE and is considered a national treasure and a symbol of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The coin's design highlights the importance of this tree in Sri Lankan culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Upasampada) 2003 coin.
