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

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, a crucial engineering marvel that transformed the nation’s agriculture and power generation. The obverse features a detailed depiction of the Mahaweli Dam complete with electricity towers and trilingual inscriptions of the river’s name in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. The reverse proudly displays the denomination overlaid on a bold numeral ‘2’, framed by the country’s name in three languages and the issue year. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated collectible displays honest wear that speaks to its historical journey. Ideal for enthusiasts of world commemorative coins, South Asian numismatics, or thematic collections focusing on agriculture and infrastructure, this scarce issue is a must-have conversation starter for both novice and seasoned collectors alike.