Reverse In the central part - the number 10. Below it, in 3 lines, is the inscription '10 rupees' in Tamil, Sinhala, and English. A decorative raised labyrinth pattern runs along the edge of the rim. At the bottom - the year of minting: 2009.
Obverse In the central part is the coat of arms of Sri Lanka - a lion holding a sword in its right front paw. A decorative raised pattern of triangles runs along the edge of the rim.