Sri Lanka, Silver, 2000 Rupees Proof, 2550th Anniversary of Buddha, the obv depicts the birth of the Lord by taking 7 steps represented by 7 lotuses, the Buddha and his 7 steps are frosted in plated gold; the rev depicts the Dharma Chakra of the Buddha, found on the Ashoka Pillar of Ashok at Sarnath, Varanasi is illustrated above a lake of lotuses, 2006. Royal Mint, London. Limited edition of 10,000 pieces only. In original velvet box with Certificate of Authenticity.