10 Rupees Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary

Issuer Sri Lanka (1972-date)
Year 2017
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 10 Rupees
Currency Rupee (1972-date)
Composition Chromium plated steel
Weight 8.4 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#217
Obverse description Logo of the Tea 150th Anniversary with `· 1867 - 2017 ·` on top. Wreath composed on either side of five `Two leaves and Bud` which signifies the high leaf standard that ensures the production of fine Ceylon Tea. Within plain circle Spotted Ceylon Lion standing facing left with sword in right paw. `CEYLON TEA SYMBOL OF QUALITY` in two lines. Below large `150` all within plain circle.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering · 1867-2017 · CEYLON TEA SYMBOL OF QUALITY 150
Reverse description The large numeral `10` at the centre with `TEN RUPEES` in Sinhala, Tamil and English below. Mint Year `2017` below text, flanked by ears of paddy on either side. `SRI LANKA` in Sinhala appear at the apex and Tamil and English to left and right side. A geometric design around the periphery.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ශ්‍රී ලංකා இலங்கை SRI LANKA 10 රුපියල් දහයයි ரூபாய் TEN RUPEES 2017
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 2017 - - 5 000 000
Numisquare ID 9488479160
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