Thousands of kilometers from Europe, these coins were part of the daily lives of the inhabitants of Sri Lanka, the ancient island of Ceylon, known for its tea plantations, temples, and legendary maritime routes. This lot brings together six authentic coins issued in the 1980s, bearing official inscriptions in Sinhalese and Tamil as well as the national coat of arms of Sri Lanka.
Lot composition:
2 x 2 rupee coins (1984 and 1985)
1 x 5 rupee coin (1980)
1 x 25 cent coin (1981)
2 large coins with the national coat of arms
The coins show patination and signs of wear consistent with their circulation. They are sold exactly as photographed. An ideal set for world coin collectors, travel enthusiasts, or those passionate about Asian monetary history.
Additional details:
- Brand: Sri Lanka
- Period: années 1980