Copper-Nickel 2 Rupees of Sri Lanka (AD 1981) Commemorative FAO Issue - Mahaweli Dam

Description

Sri Lanka, (AD 1981), Copper-Nickel 2 Rupees, Commemorative Issue - FAO, Obv: Depiction of the Mahaweli dam within the raised disc, with electricity towers in the background and the name of the Mahaweli river from left to right in Tamil, Sinhala, and English in a semicircle, with a flower pattern at the bottom, Rev: Denomination in three languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English, superimposed on the numeral '2' and the name of the country from left to right in Tamil, Sinhala, English in a semicircle around, date at the bottom, Very Fine, Scarce.

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Add a significant piece of numismatic history to your collection with this Sri Lankan 2 Rupees commemorative coin, issued in AD 1981 in honor of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Struck in durable copper-nickel, this scarce piece celebrates the monumental Mahaweli Development Project, featuring an intricate obverse design that showcases the Mahaweli Dam flanked by electricity towers and trilingual lettering. The reverse elegantly displays the denomination and country name in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated collectible shows appealing details that tell the story of Sri Lanka's agricultural and infrastructural milestones. Numismatists and world coin enthusiasts value this issue for its rich iconography, multicultural inscriptions, and its representation of 20th-century global agricultural initiatives. Whether you are expanding a thematic FAO collection or focusing on South Asian currencies, this piece offers both historical depth and lasting appeal. Please note that this item is available exclusively for shipping within India.