Sri Lanka Coins
The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee, which is divided into 100 cents. The country has a rich numismatic history dating back centuries, reflecting the various cultural and political influences that have shaped the nation.
Current currency and its recent history
The Sri Lankan rupee was introduced in 1872, replacing the Indian rupee. Since then, it has undergone several changes in design and denominations. Currently, coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees circulate, as well as banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000 rupees. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is responsible for issuing and regulating the national currency.
Monetary and numismatic history
Prior to the rupee, Sri Lanka used various forms of money, including cowrie shells and gold and silver coins during the medieval period. During Portuguese, Dutch and British colonization, European coins were introduced. An important milestone in Sri Lankan numismatics was the discovery of the "Jetavanaramaya hoard" in 1982, which contained over 200,000 ancient coins, providing valuable information on the country's monetary history.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| 1€ | 305,41Rs |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital city | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| ISO2 | LK |
| ISO3 | LKA |
| Catalogued coins | 157 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Sri Lanka coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Sri Lanka
You can consult other coins related to Sri Lanka, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
Coin Catalog
50 cents
50 cents
50 cents
50 cents
1 rupee
1 rupee
1 rupee
1 rupee
1 rupee
1 cent
2 cents
5 cents
5 cents
10 cents
10 cents
25 cents
25 cents
25 cents
25 cents
2 rupees (Conference of the Nations)
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