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In 2006, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued three commemorative coins on the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sri Lanka, to mark the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi, or the 2550th anniversary of Buddha. These three coins were of Rs 2000, Rs 1500, and Rs 5. On 11 May 2006, an inauguration ceremony was held for the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi at the Presidential Secretariat, where these coins were gifted to President Mahinda Rajapakse and a few other dignitaries. They became available to the...

If you know someone who loves collecting coins and is also going to be a parent soon, congratulations, as your search for the perfect new arrival gift has ended successfully. This two-piece ?2 silver bullion set was announced by the British Royal Mint in 2006 and is made up of .958 pure silver. It makes the most perfect gift not only because of the countless features it has but also because it comes enclosed in an elegant presentation case, which looks appealing to the eyes while saving the...

With so many options to choose from, selecting the type of gold you want to buy can be a difficult task. Previously, gold had only existed in the form of gold bars or coins. Today, you see gold everywhere ? in the form of bullions, ingots, exchange funds and even gold nuggets, which are found in riverbeds or are extracted directly from the ground. Reason for Purchasing Gold If you are stuck and unable to make a decision on what type of gold you want to buy, then the easiest way then take a...

Gold coin collecting has become a popular hobby in recent times; however, history shows that gold coins of various types have existed in the world before they were even popular. One such gold coin is the ?Gold Sovereign Coin?, dating back to the 15th century under the rule of King Henry VII, in London. Due to how rare and ancient these coins are, their values stand in the thousands. What are Gold Sovereign Coins? Gold sovereign coins, popularly known as ?the sovereign?, is a gold coin...

Buying gold is often considered the holy grail of precious metals investment strategy. However, a diversified buying strategy can increase your liquid assets as silver is easier to buy and sell. It all depends on how long you intend to invest and if you require liquidity before your expected maturity of the investment. Gold costs about 100x the price of silver. Hence buying and selling silver is an easier option if you want quick liquidity of assets. Long-term investors prefer gold, while...