Ceylon (1597-1972) 5 Cents - George VI, 1942 – 1945
Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Rupee
(1871 – 1972)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1942 – 1945
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Nickel brass
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.85
Thickness (mm)
1.71
Demonetized
Yes
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#113.2 (Thin planchet) Proof | 1.7% | |
| 1945 | 31.2M | — | € 0,27 | € 0,54 | € 0,54 | € 1,10 | € 1,30 | € 1,50 | KM#113.2 (Thin planchet); Minted between 1959-62 by Royal Mint | 41% | |
| 1944 | 18.1M | € 0,22 | € 0,50 | € 0,51 | € 0,84 | € 0,84 | € 1,40 | € 1,80 | KM#113.2 (Thin planchet) | 44% | |
| 1943 | — | — | € 0,17 | € 0,56 | € 1,10 | € 1,20 | — | — | KM#113.1 (Thick planchet) | 15% | |
| 1943 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#113.1 (Thick planchet) Proof | 1.5% | |
| 1942 | 12.8M | — | € 0,24 | € 0,54 | € 1,20 | € 1,20 | € 1,40 | € 4,90 | KM#113.1 (Thick planchet) | 40% | |
| 1942 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#113.1 (Thick planchet) Proof | 1.7% |
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