1957 5 Rupees Ceylon Coin Elizabeth II Silver 2500th Anniversary of Buddhism Tools A hive and a swarm

A hive and a swarm

Engraver: Valancio Alves

to symbolize the equality of the two cities and the new importance of Constantinople to the Empire

In 1853 the business was joined by Henry Hall and became Walker & Hall

Obverse legend: DR

1957 5 Rupees Ceylon Coin Elizabeth II Silver 2500th Anniversary of Buddhism Tools A hive and a swarmObverse: Buddhist Moonstone motif Obverse legend: 2500 Reverse: Denomination Reverse legend: *FIVE RUPEES * * * 1957 Edge: reeded Country: Ceylon Year: 1957 Mintage: 500 000 (258,000 melted down in 1962) Denomination: 5 Rupees Metal: Silver (0. 925) Weight : 28. 2 g. Diameter : 39 mm Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!