© Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga
© Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga
5000 Rupee Central Bank
2010 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5000 Rupees 5000 LKR = USD 17 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
An artistic Banyan tree with, to symbolizes the economy of Sri Lanka with the words Growth and Stability above and Sri Lanka below in Tamil, Sinhala and English along the periphery of the coin, within a beaded rim. The year 2010 is shown to the right near roots of the tree. The face value of the coin 5000 in large numerals appears below with Rupees in Sinhala, Tamil and English to left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5000 Rupee (Central Bank) 2010 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 historical tree in Sri Lanka that is considered sacred by Buddhists. The tree is said to have been planted in 249 BCE and is believed to be a sapling from the original Bodhi Tree in India where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the cultural and religious significance of the Bo Tree in Sri Lanka.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Rupee (Central Bank) 2010 coin.