Rs 5000 Coin in Sri Lanka :: A commemorative coin to to mark 60 years of Central Bank

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the launching of new coin to mark 60 years of Central Bank.

Accordingly CBSL will issue a Frosted Proof crown size multi-colour silver commemorative coin in the denomination of Rupees 5000. It is the first multi-colour coin issued by the CBSL. In terms of section 52A (1) (a) and (b) of the Monetary Law Act ( Amendment ) No.6 of 1998, with the approval of the Hon. Minister of Finance, the CBSL issues commemorative coins and notes. The CBSL has issued commemorative coins to mark important events and persons since 1957 and the coin to mark the 60th Anniversary of the CBSL will be the 50th commemorative coin that is being issued. Issued ByDate
Currency Department 14 December 2010