Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues coin to mark the 75th Independence celebration of Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued an uncirculated commemorative coin in the denomination of Rupees 1000 to mark the 75 th Independence Day Celebration in the country, which falls on 04.02.2023.

This is the 71st commemorative coin that was issued by the Central Bank. The detailed description and specifications of the coin are given below.

The coin depicts the Number “75” in large numerals with the image of holding the Sri Lankan flag at the center of the coin. Words “Independence Celebration” in English, Sinhala and Tamil appear along the periphery on the upper edge of the coin. The years “1948 – 2023” appear along the periphery on the bottom edge of the coin.

The coin depicts the face value “1000” in large numerals at the center. Words “Rupees” in Sinhala, Tamil and English appear below the face value and the national emblem of Sri Lanka appears above the face value. The year “2023” is at the bottom edge of the coin. Words “Sri Lanka” in English, Sinhala, and Tamil appear along the periphery on the upper edge of the coin.

Details and Specifications

Year on Coin 2023 Mintage 2,500 pieces Metal Copper – Nickel Shape Round

Coin Type Uncirculated Commemorative Finish Frosted Proof, with colours Diameter 38.61 mm Weight 28.28 g The first coin was officially presented to Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of Sri Lanka by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of CBSL at the President’s House at Kandy, today.