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    This document summarizes a 5000 rupee gold coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence. The coin features an image of a 9th century statue on the front and the Sri Lankan flag and denomination on the back. It was minted in Wales and included in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. Approximately 3620 of these commemorative gold coins were issued by the Central Bank between 1998 and late 2002.

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    This document summarizes a 5000 rupee gold coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence. The coin features an image of a 9th century statue on the front and the Sri Lankan flag and denomination on the back. It was minted in Wales and included in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. Approximately 3620 of these commemorative gold coins were issued by the Central Bank between 1998 and late 2002.

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    This document summarizes a 5000 rupee gold coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence. The coin features an image of a 9th century statue on the front and the Sri Lankan flag and denomination on the back. It was minted in Wales and included in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. Approximately 3620 of these commemorative gold coins were issued by the Central Bank between 1998 and late 2002.

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    1998 - Sri Lanka - 5000 Rupee

    50th Independence Anniversary


    Three commemorative coins and a plastic note were issued by Central Bank of Sri Lanka 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 silver crown proof coin, and a ten rupee
    bi-metal coin that circulated.
    SPECIFICATIONS
    DenominationRupees 5,000/-
    Alloy Gold (916.6 Au)
    Diameter 22.05 mm
    Thickness 1.7 mm
    Weight 7.98 gms
    Shape Round
    Edge Grained
    Die-Axis 0
    Proof 5000
    Mint Royal,Wales
    KM# 160
    Obverse : An artist's impression of the gilt bronze stature discovered in 1968 in the Veragala Sirisangabo temple at Ellevera in the Anuradhapura district. This
    masterpiece of Sri Lankan art, measures 49.8 cm in height and dated 8-9th century, is now in the Colombo National Museum. It has been identified as a
    representation of Bodhisattva Avalokitheshvara, an aspirant Buddha, seated in a graceful stance. The words INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY in Sinhala
    appears on the apex of the coin and in Tamil and English along the periphery. The figure 50 in numerals is depicted at the bottom center and the period 1948
    1998 depicted on either side.
    Reverse : Depicts the National flag of Sri Lanka, and the numerals 5000 with the legal tender value FIVE THOUSAND RUPEES in Sinhala, Tamil and English
    within a circle of the traditional Sinhala Liyavela art works. SRI LANKA in Sinhala appear on the apex of the coin and in Tamil and English along either side.
    The year of issue 1998 is at the bottom.
    The coin has been struck in 22 caret gold equivalent to the British sovereign coin. The Gold Proof coin enclosed in a circular coin case is embedded in black
    velvet inside a Red 6.4cm square hinged presentation box with a brass clasp. The Emblem of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka embossed in Gold on top. The
    official 50th anniversary of Independence logo is printed in black on the white satin of the inside cover. A machine numbered Certificate of Authenticity contains
    the specifications and the text above in Sinhala, Tamil and English. The Rs 8000/- (US $125) issue price (February 1998) in Sri Lanka was the actual cost of
    production of this limited edition coin. In September 1998 it was available from the Royal Mint for US $229.
    The art work of the coins has been done by the Central Bank artist, Mrs Padmanjalee Karunatillake.
    The coins were minted at the Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan CF72 8YT, Wales, United Kingdom. R de L Holmes, Deputy Master (Chief Executive).
    The set of 3 coins were approved by Lankan Cabinet on 1997 July 4th.
    The coin was scaned at 600dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi. The Proof commemorative coin was obtained from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The
    Central Bank has stopped the sale of these gold coins since late 2002, at which time according to their Currency issue Table they had released about 3620 coins.
    Sale was resumed in October 2004 with about 50% price increase to reflect price of gold. 4360 had been issued by end of that year. Sales were stopped again
    early in 2005.
    Media Report CDN 1998 02 06
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