Ceylon (1597-1972) 2 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1955 – 1957

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Rupee (1871 – 1972)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Cents
Year 1955 – 1957
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Brass
Shape Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.54
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 1.59
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Cents from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued from 1955 to 1957. Struck in Brass. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.54 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust facing right
Reverse
Denomination in English, Sinhala and Tamul. (Two Cents)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1957  38.2M € 0,27 € 0,67 € 0,67 € 1,10 € 1,40 € 2,20 59%
1957  — — — — — — — Proof 1.4%
1955  37.1M € 0,29 € 0,61 € 0,61 € 0,61 € 0,91 € 2,00 52%

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