Ceylon 1957 Silver 5 Rupees 2500 Years of Buddhism EF
This 1957 Five Rupees coin was issued to commemorate the 2500th Anniversary of Buddhism, marking the Buddha Jayanthi celebrations in Sri Lanka. The obverse features a beautifully engraved Buddhist Moonstone motif, symbolising spiritual progression and enlightenment, crafted by renowned engraver Bernard Sindall. The reverse displays the denomination alongside inscriptions in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, reflecting Sri Lanka’s cultural and linguistic heritage. Struck for a landmark religious anniversary, this coin holds deep historical and spiritual significance. It remains a highly collectible piece, treasured for its artistry, symbolism, and its connection to one of Buddhism’s most important global commemorations.
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Ceylon 1957 Silver 5 Rupees 2500 Years of Buddhism EF
This 1957 Five Rupees coin was issued to commemorate the 2500th Anniversary of Buddhism, marking the Buddha Jayanthi celebrations in Sri Lanka. The obverse features a beautifully engraved Buddhist Moonstone motif, symbolising spiritual progression and enlightenment, crafted by renowned engraver Bernard Sindall. The reverse displays the denomination alongside inscriptions in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, reflecting Sri Lanka’s cultural and linguistic heritage. Struck for a landmark religious anniversary, this coin holds deep historical and spiritual significance. It remains a highly collectible piece, treasured for its artistry, symbolism, and its connection to one of Buddhism’s most important global commemorations.
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This 1957 Five Rupees coin was issued to commemorate the 2500th Anniversary of Buddhism, marking the Buddha Jayanthi celebrations in Sri Lanka. The obverse features a beautifully engraved Buddhist Moonstone motif, symbolising spiritual progression and enlightenment, crafted by renowned engraver Bernard Sindall. The reverse displays the denomination alongside inscriptions in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, reflecting Sri Lanka’s cultural and linguistic heritage. Struck for a landmark religious anniversary, this coin holds deep historical and spiritual significance. It remains a highly collectible piece, treasured for its artistry, symbolism, and its connection to one of Buddhism’s most important global commemorations.
