Sri Lanka - Commemoratives
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1957 - Sri Lanka - 1 & 5 Rupee
Buddha Jayanthi 2500th Anniversary

Two commemorative coins were issued in April 1957 for the 2500th anniversary of the passing away of Buddha and the Birth of the Nation. An one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation together with a five rupee crown-sized silver coin.

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 28.50 mm Thickness 2.2 mm Weight 11.31 gms Issue 2,000,000 Proof 1,800
	KM# 125
Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.74 mm Thickness 2.6 mm Weight 28.22 gms Issue 242,000 Proof 1,800
	KM# 126

1968 - Ceylon - 2 Rupee
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

A commemorative rwo rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued into circulation for the Second World Food Congress, held in 1968, when the first draft of the Indicative World Plan for Agricultural Development was presented under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 31.5 mm Weight 12.35 gms Thickness 2.2 mm Issue 500,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 134

1976 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 5 Rupee
Non-Aligned Nations Conference

Two commemorative coins were issued in August 1976 for the Fifth Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned Nations held in Colombo. A two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued together with a five rupee nickel coin into circulation.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 30.0 mm Thickness 2.4 mm Weight 13.50 gms Issue 2,000,000 Proof 500
	KM# 142
Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Pure nickel Diameter 32.84 mm Thickness 2.4 mm Weight 13.60 gms Issue 1,000,000 Proof 500
	KM# 143

1978 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
First Executive President

A commemorative coin was issued on 4th February 1978 on the installation of J. R. Jayewardene as the First Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy cupro-nickel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 2.0 mm Weight 7.13 gms Issue 1,997,400 Proof 20,000 RSS Die 2,600 Proof Gold(917) 40
	KM# 144

1981 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Universal Adult Franchise - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued on 7th July 1981 to mark fifty years of Universal Adult Franchise (1931-1981).

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy cupro-nickel Diameter 29.0/30.3 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Weight 9.60 gms Issue 2,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 146

1981 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Mahaweli Development Scheme

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued on 24th July 1981 for the inauguration of the Mahaweli Development Scheme.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy cupro-nickel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Weight 8.25 gms Issue 45,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 145

1987 - Sri Lanka - 10 Rupee
International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

A commemorative ten rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued in April 1987 for the "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless" (I.Y.S.H.) by the United Nations.

Denomination Rupees 10/- Alloy cupro-nickel Diameter 25.0/30.0 mm Thickness 2.5 mm Weight 11.70 gms Issue 2,000,000 Proof 200
	KM# 149

A commemorative five hundred rupee crown-sized silver coin was issued in August 1990 for the 40th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Denomination Rupees 500/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.6 mm Thickness 2.9 mm Weight 28.28 gms BU 10,000
	KM# 150
Frosted Proof 2,200
	KM# 150a

1991 - Sri Lanka - 100 & 500 Rupee
South Asian Federation Games V

Two commemorative coins were issued in December 1991 for the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games V was held in Colombo. An one hundred rupee silver proof coin was issued together with a five hundred rupee gold proof coin.

Denomination Rupees 100/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 22.2/29.4 mm Thickness 2.6 mm Weight 10.2 gms Proof 20,000
	KM# 152
Denomination Rupees 500/- Alloy Gold(500) Diameter 14.0 mm Thickness 0.95 mm Weight 1.6 gms Proof 8,000
	KM# 153

1992 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Second Executive President

A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in January 1992 on the the 3rd Anniversary of the induction of the Ranasinghe Premadasa as the second Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy cupro-nickel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 1.9 mm Weight 7.128 gms Issue 25,000,000
	KM# 151
Frosted Proof Cu-Ni 2,500 Frosted Proof Silver(925) 2,000 Frosted Proof Gold(917) 100
	KM# 151c

1993 - Shri Lanka - 500 Rupee
Anubudu Mihindu Jayanthiya - 2300th Anniversary

A commemorative five hundred rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued in June 1993 for the 2300th Anniversary of the arrival of Buddha's teachings in Sri Lanka, via Arahat Mahinda, the son of the great King Asoka of Maghada in Jambudwipa (India).

Denomination Rupees 500/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.6 mm Thickness 3.2 mm Weight 28.28 gms Frosted Proof 30,000
	KM# 154

1995 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee
United Nations - 50th Anniversary

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Nickel-Brass Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 9.5 gms Issue 50,000,000 Proof 5,000
	KM# 156

1995 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
F.A.O. - 50th Anniversary

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Weight 8.25 gms Issue 40,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 155

1996 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
UNICEF - 50th Anniversary

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 1.9 mm Weight 7.13 gms Issue 5,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 157

1998 - Sri Lanka - 10, 1000 & 5000 Rupee
Independence - 50th Anniversary

Three commemorative coins and a plastic note were issued on 1998, February, 4th to mark the 50th Anniversary of Sri Lanka regaining Independence. A five thousand rupee gold sovereign proof coin was issued together with a one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin, and a ten rupee bi-metal coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 10/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Nickel-Brass Diameter 27.0/18.0 mm Thickness 2.2 mm Weight 9.0 gms Issue 50,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 158
Denomination Rupees 1,000/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 28.28 gms Frosted Proof 25,000
	KM# 159
Denomination Rupees 5,000/- Alloy Gold(917) Diameter 22.05 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Weight 7.98 gms Frosted Proof 5,000
	KM# 160

1999 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Army - 50th Anniversary

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy Nickel plated steel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 2.0 mm Weight 7.13 gms Issue BU 127,000
	KM# 162
Alloy Nickel plated steel Frosted Proof 8,000
	KM# 162a

1999 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee
Cricket World Cup - 1996 Champions

Two commemorative coins were issued on 1999 May 4th to mark the Sri Lanka Victory of the previous Cricket World Cup in 1996. An one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued together with a five rupee nickel-brass coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Nickel-Brass Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 9.5 gms Issue 50,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 161
Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 28.28 gms Frosted Proof 25,000
	KM# 163

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued on 2000 August 27th for the 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.6 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 28.28 gms Frosted Proof 10,000
	KM# 165

2000 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Navy - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee nickel-plated steel coin was issued on 2000 December 9th to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy Nickel-plated steel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 2.0 mm Weight 7.13 gms Issue BU 20,000 Mint Monnaie de Paris
	KM# 164
Alloy Cupro-Nickel Frosted Proof 2,000
	KM# 164a

2001 - Sri Lanka - 1 Rupee
Sri Lanka Air Force - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative one rupee cupro-nickel proof coin was issued on 2001 March 9th to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Denomination Rupees 1/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 25.4 mm Thickness 2.0 mm Weight 7.13 gms Frosted Proof 2,000
	KM# 166

2001 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Colombo Plan - 50th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee cupro-nickel coin was issued for circulation in July 2001 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Colombo Plan.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Weight 8.25 gms Issue 10,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 167

This collection till 2001 was Exhibited at the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Coin Show on 2002 May 5th and 6th in Greater Pittsburgh.

2003 - Sri Lanka - Pair of 5 Rupee
Syamopasampada - 250th anniversary

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Nickel-Brass Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 9.5 gms Edge Grained-incused lettering Issue 4,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 168
Issue 4,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM# 169

2006 - Sri Lanka - 5, 1500 & 2000 Rupee
Buddha Jayanthi 2550 B.E.

Three commemorative were issued on 2006 May 11thto mark the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi year. A Two thusand rupee Gold embossed sterling silver coin and a similer Thousand Five Hundred rupee sterling silver coin both crown size frosted Proof NCLT; together with a Brass plated steel Five rupee coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Brass plated Steel Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 2.7 mm Weight 7.7 gms Edge Milled + incuse CBSL Issue 20,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM #170
Denomination Rupees 1500/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 20,000
	KM #171
Denomination Rupees 2000/- Alloy Silver(925) + SGP Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 10,000
	KM #172

2007 - Sri Lanka - 5 & 1000 Rupee
Cricket World Cup - 2007 Runners Up

Two commemorative coins were issued on 2008 August 18th to mark the Sri Lanka being Runners Up at Cricket World Cup in 2007. An one thousand rupee Nickel plated Steel Brillient Uncirculated coin was issued together with a five rupee Brass plated Steel coin that circulated.

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Brass Plated Steel Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 2.7 mm Weight 7.7 gms Edge Milled Issue ?,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM#173
Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Nickel Plated Steel Diameter 32.0 mm Thickness 2.3 mm Weight 12.0 gms Edge Milled Issue BU 10,000
	KM#174

2008 - Sri Lanka - 2 & 1000 Rupee
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) - 50th Anniversary

Two commemorative coins were issued on 2008 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund. This one thousand rupee Nickel plated Steel Brilliant Uncirculated coin was issued on 2008 November 14th. A two rupee Nickel plated Steel coin was also issued into circulation.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Nickel Plated Steel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Weight 7.0 gms Edge Milled Issue 2,000,000 Proof Nil
	KM#178
Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Nickel Plated Steel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Weight 7.0 gms Edge Milled Issue BU 1,200 Frosted Proof 100
	KM#179

2009 - Sri Lanka - 200 Rupee
Sri Lanka Customs Department - 200th Anniversary

A commemorative Two Hundred rupee, frosted proof Silver coin was issued on 2009 August 25th to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Customs Department.

Denomination Rupees 200/- Alloy Silver(925) Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 2.3 mm Weight 11.9 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 3,000
	KM#180

2009 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Sri Lanka Army - 60th Anniversary

A commemorative Thousand rupee, brilliant uncirculated Cupro-Nickel coin was issued on 2009 October 12th to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. It was also issued as a brilliant uncirculated Sterling Silver coin which is 44% heavier and 23% thicker.

Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Cupro-Nickel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 2.3 mm Weight 8.25 gms Edge Milled Issue BU 200,000
	KM#182
Silver(925) BU 10,000 Proof Nil
	KM#182a

2010 - Sri Lanka - 5000 Rupee
Central Bank 60th Anniversary

A commemorative Five thousand rupee crown-sized silver proof coin was issued to public on 2010 December 21st to mark the 60th Anniversary of CBSL on 2010 August 28th.

Denomination Rupees 5000/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + color Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 5,000
KM# 183

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Sri Lanka Air Force - 60th Anniversary

A commemorative two rupee Nickel plated steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2011 March 2nd to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Denomination Rupees 2/- Alloy Nickel Plated Steel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.5 mm Weight 7.0 gms Shape Round Edge Milled Issue 3,000,000 Issue in box 500 Proof Nil
	KM# 184

2011 - Sri Lanka - 10 & 1000 Rupee
Sambuddhatva Jayanti 2600

At the request of the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, a commemorative Rs 1000/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka together with a Nickel plated steel Rs10 circulation coin to mark the 2600 SamBuddhatva Jayanti year.

Denomination Rupees 10/- Alloy Ni plated Steel Diameter 26.4 mm Thickness 2.1 mm Weight 8.36 gms Shape 11 sided Edge Plain Issue 1,500,000? Proof Nil
	KM# 186
Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 2,000
	KM# 185

2011 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
People's Bank 50th Anniversary

With the approval of the Hon. Minister of Finance, a commemorative Rs 1000/- sterling silver with selective gold plate, crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to mark the People's Bank 50th Anniversary on 2011 July 1st.

Denomination Rupees 1000/- Alloy Silver(0.925Ag)+SGP Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 2,300
	KM# 187

2011 - Sri Lanka - 2000 Rupee
Ananda College 125th Anniversary

With the approval of the Monetary Board, a commemorative Rs 2000/- sterling silver, crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to mark the Ananda College 125th Anniversary Celebrations in 2011 November 29th.

Denomination Rupee 2000/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Frosted Proof 1,500
	KM# 188

2012 - Sri Lanka - 2 Rupee
Sri Lanka Scout Centenary

A commemorative two rupee Nickel plated steel circulation coin was issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 2012 April 1st to mark the Centenary of the Sri Lanka Scout Movement.

Denomination Rupees Two Alloy Nickel Plated Steel Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 1.5 mm Weight 7.0 gms Edge Milled Issue 2,000,000 Issue in box 100 Proof Nil
	KM# 189

2012 - Sri Lanka - 1000 Rupee
Japan 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

A commemorative one thousand rupee silver proof coin was issued to public on 2012 November 12 to mark the 60 years of Diplomatic Relation between Sri Lanka and Japan.

Denomination Rupee 1000/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + color Diameter 35. mm Thickness 2.5 mm Weight 20. gms Edge Milled Issue 20,000 Mint Japan Mint
KM# 190

2015 - SRI LANKA - 500 Rupee
Pope Francis Visit to Sri Lanka

At the request of the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishop's Conference a commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the Visit of Pope Francis from 2015 January 13 to 15^th in recognition of the national importance of this event.

Denomination Rupee 500/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Issue 1500 Mint Kremnica, Slovakia
KM# 1??

2014 - SRI LANKA - 500 Rupee
Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala 150th

A commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT; was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the 150^th Birth Anniversary on 2014 September 17^th.

Denomination Rupee 500/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Issue 1500 Mint Kremnica, Slovakia
KM# 1??

2014 - Sri Lanka - 5 Rupee
Bank of Ceylon 75th Anniversary

A five rupee Brass plated Steel commemorative coin was issued on 2015 July 9th to mark the Bank of Ceylon 75th Anniversary on 2014 August 1^st.

Denomination Rupees 5/- Alloy Brass Plated Steel Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 2.7 mm Weight 7.7 gms Edge Milled Mintage 2,000,000 Mint Royal,Wales
	KM# 2??

2015 - SRI LANKA - 500 Rupee
Colombo Municipal Council 150th

At the request of the Colombo Municipal Council a commemorative Rs 500/- sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT coin was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark its 150th Anniversary Celebrations on 2015 December 14^th.

Denomination Rupee 500/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0? mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Issue 1000 Mint Kremnica, Slovakia
KM# 1??

2017 - SRI LANKA - 2000 Rupee
Visakha Vidyalaya Centenary

At the request of the Visakha Vidyalaya OGA, a commemorative Rs 2000/- Gold embossed, sterling silver crown size frosted Proof NCLT was issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka to mark the Visakha Vidyalaya Centenary.

Denomination Rupee 2000/- Alloy Silver (0.925Ag) + gold Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.0 mm Weight 28.28 gms Edge Milled Issue 1,000 Mint Royal Dutch Mint
	KM# 1??

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2017 - SRI LANKA - 10 Rupee
Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary

At the request of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, a commemorative steel Rs10 coin with the Ceylon Tea 150th Anniversary logo, was issued into circulation on 2017 July 12th in an event organised with the Colombo Tea Traders' Association @ Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Denomination Ten Rupee Alloy Chromium Steel Diameter 26.4 mm Thickness 2.1 mm Weight 8.36 gms Shape 11 sided Edge Plain Issue 5,000,000 Mint Kremnica
	KM#