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500 Rupee Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya ND
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 500 Rupees 500 LKR = USD 1.71 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A stylised Bodhi Tree representing the sacred Bo Tree at Buddha Gaya, seated at the foot of which Buddha attained Enlightenment. Also depicted is the ornamental golden railing around the Sacred Bodhi Tree. The year of issue 1993 with the corresponding Buddhist year 2537 appear on the side of the Bodhi Tree. The words SHRI LANKA in Sinhala at the apex, and in Tamil and English on either side. The numerals 500 and the value FIVE HUNDRED RUPEES in Sinhala at the bottom and in Tamil and English on either side along the periphery.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Rupee (Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya) ND (1993) from Sri Lanka is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The coin features an image of the sacred Bo Tree, which is a significant symbol in Buddhism, and is said to have been brought to Sri Lanka by the Indian prince, Vijaya, in 543 BCE. The coin's design also includes other Buddhist symbols, such as the Dharma wheel and the lotus flower, making it a unique and meaningful collector's item for those interested in Buddhist history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1993) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Rupee (Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya) ND (1993) coin.
