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Authenticated coins, historic currency notes, Ceylon stamps & state medals — every lot spectral-verified and sold under Central Bank–regulated escrow. Buy and sell with absolute confidence.
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All funds held in CB-regulated commercial bank escrow until delivery.
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PCGS · NGC · PMG · SLNS spectral analysis on every lot.
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Across Sri Lanka, the UK, Australia, Singapore, and 40+ countries
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Curated Sri Lankan Collecting Disciplines
ශ්රී ලාංකේය ඓතිහාසික කාසි, මුදල් නෝට්ටු සහ මුද්දර වර්ගීකරණය
Cataloged in accordance with H.W. Codrington's numismatic taxonomy and Central Bank of Sri Lanka archival references.
Ancient & Colonial Coins
පුරාණ කාසි සහ කහවනු
Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa gold Kahavanu, Parakramabahu I Massa, Dutch VOC duits and British Ceylon copper issues.
CBSL Proof Coins
මහ බැංකු සහතික කාසි
Central Bank of Sri Lanka proof sets and gold proofs, including the 1998 50th Independence 5,000 Rupees.
Commemorative Crowns
සමරු කාසි
1957 Buddha Jayanthi silver crowns and limited commemorative issues marking national milestones.
Historic Ceylon Currency Notes
ඓතිහාසික ලංකා මුදල් නෝට්ටු
British Ceylon King George VI pictorials, Queen Elizabeth II 1952 series and Central Bank of Ceylon notes.
Ceylon Philately & Vintage Stamps
ලංකා පැරණි මුද්දර
1857 Chalon Head imperforates, 1935 Silver Jubilee issues and 1948 Independence first-day covers.
Sri Lankan Medals & Militaria
ලංකා පදක්කම් සහ සම්මාන
1948 Ceylon Police Independence Medals, Volunteer Medical Corps crosses and state orders of honour.
How LankaNumis Protects Every Heritage Collector
Every transaction is safeguarded by non-destructive physical authentication, regulated commercial escrow accounts in Colombo, and full-value island-wide armored transport.
Dual Lab & SLNS Physical Authentication
Every Ceylon specimen is physically inspected by Sri Lanka Numismatic Society certified examiners, tested via XRF non-destructive spectroscopy, and verified against international registries (PCGS, NGC, PMG).
Central Bank Regulated Escrow
Bidding is conducted in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) with deposits held in regulated commercial bank escrow accounts in Colombo. Consignors only receive payout after you receive and inspect your slab.
Insured Armored Island-Wide Transit
Direct hand-delivery across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, and Kurunegala via specialized armored courier with full 100% value insurance coverage, or DHL Express insured for international collectors.
Cryptographic Certificate of Provenance
Receive an indelible digital certificate of ownership cross-referenced with Codrington & British Ceylon numismatic registries, with optional zero-fee climate-vault custody in Colombo.
Central Bank & SLNS Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee
All numismatic and philatelic lots carry unconditional counterfeit buyback warranties backed by our dedicated රු 50 Million indemnity reserve.
Trusted by Connoisseurs of Ceylon Heritage
Read testimonials from Sri Lanka Numismatic Society fellows, Royal Philatelic researchers, and archival curators.
“Finding an authentic 1957 Buddha Jayanthi Crown in MS-66 Proof-like condition with full original luster in Sri Lanka was nearly impossible until LankaNumis. The piece arrived in sealed PCGS encapsulation with tamper-evident inspection report.”
Prof. Chandana Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka Numismatic Society
Colombo, Sri Lanka • Member since 2021“As a specialist in 19th-century Ceylon postal history, the provenance diligence LankaNumis provided on the 1857 6d Chalon Head exceeded standard auction house documentation in London. The escrow bidding experience was seamless.”
Dr. Alistair MacIntyre
Royal Philatelic Society London
Edinburgh / Colombo • Member since 2022“The King Parakramabahu I Massa coin I consigned realized 35% above traditional local auctions. The high-resolution macro photography and international buyer reach make LankaNumis the premier bourse for Sri Lankan heritage.”
Asoka Wijesinghe
Central Province Cultural Society
Kandy, Sri Lanka • Member since 2020Entrust Your Ceylon Rarities to Global Collectors
Whether you are offering an inherited collection of ancient Kahavanu, a rare King George VI 1,000 Rupees note, or CBSL proof commemorative sets, our Colombo concierge provides complimentary valuation and insured intake.