500 Rupees – Sri Lanka
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 1991 South Asian Games, Colombo
Sri Lanka
Obverse
Description:
In December 1991, Sri Lanka's Central Bank issued two commemorative coins for the SAF Games V: a 500-rupee gold proof coin and a 100-rupee silver proof coin. Both feature Kuvera, the crowned God of Wealth, seated in a dhoti. He holds a vase of plenty in his left hand, with a lamp and fire altar on either side. The coin's beaded edge has 91 beads for the year. "Sri Lanka" appears in Sinhala at the top, and in Tamil and English on the sides.
Reverse
Description:
SAF Games logo with "SAF GAMES V COLOMBO" and "500" at the top. "FIVE HUNDRED RUPEES" in Sinhala, Tamil, and English with the year 1991 below.
Edge
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | — | 3,000 |
✨ Legendary