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5000 Rupees Independence
| Issuer | Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5000 Rupees |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#160 |
| Obverse description | Avalokitheshvara, an aspirant Buddha, seated in a graceful stance within surrounding legend. |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1948 50
1998 |
| Reverse description | Flag and value within wreath. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | 1000
ONE THOUSAND RUPEES 1998 SRI LANKA |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1998 - Proof - 5 000
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| Catalog ID | 6733641010 |
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