10 Rupees - 50th Independence Anniversary (1998)
Country
Currency
Features
| Denomination | 10 Rupees |
| Catalog Number | KM# 158 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
1948 - 1998
50
Description:
Depicts an image of the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy with the Pattirippuwa (Octagon) in the forefront. The numeral 50 in numerals and the words INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY in Sinhala, Tamil and English against the figure 50 on right side appear below the image. The period 1948 and 1998 is depicted on either side of the apex.
1948 - 1998
50
Description:
Depicts an image of the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy with the Pattirippuwa (Octagon) in the forefront. The numeral 50 in numerals and the words INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY in Sinhala, Tamil and English against the figure 50 on right side appear below the image. The period 1948 and 1998 is depicted on either side of the apex.
Reverse
Lettering:
TEN
10
RUPEES
1998
Description:
Depicts the numerals 10 at the center with TEN RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English on either side, and in Braille above, and the year of issue 1998 below. SRI LANKA in Sinhala. Tamil and English at the top center. The periphery of the coin is surrounded by a traditional Sinhala design in motifs.
TEN
10
RUPEES
1998
Description:
Depicts the numerals 10 at the center with TEN RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English on either side, and in Braille above, and the year of issue 1998 below. SRI LANKA in Sinhala. Tamil and English at the top center. The periphery of the coin is surrounded by a traditional Sinhala design in motifs.
Edge
Lettering:
C B S L
Description:
Reeded with the incuse letters C B S L four times.
C B S L
Description:
Reeded with the incuse letters C B S L four times.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 50,000,000 | Common |