.624 ozt Sri Lanka Traditions Silver Medal

In Commemoration of the Historic Traditions of Sri Lanka.

Franklin Mint USA - Fist Day Cover

International Society of Postmasters

Official Commemorative Issue

This image shows a commemorative medal issued on April 7, 1977, honoring the crafts and historic traditions of Sri Lanka. 

This is an official commemorative issue, also referred to in French as "Émission Commémorative Officielle". 

It was often issued as part of a Medallic First Day Cover by the International Society of Postmasters. 

The medal itself is typically made of sterling silver, with a weight of around 20 grams and a fineness of 92.5% silver. 

These commemorative issues were often accompanied by stamps and were part of a series honoring different countries' traditions. 

Sterling Silver Rounds

Content: .624 troy oz. fine silver

Mint: Franklin Mint U.S.A.

Weight (approx.): 21 g or 19.425 g fine silver

Diameter (approx.): 39mm

Thickness (approx.): 1.85 mm

Composition: .925 Silver 

Year: 1977