Ceylon (1597-1972) 2 Rupees - Elizabeth II, 1968
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Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Rupee
(1871 – 1972)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2 Rupees - Elizabeth II
Year
1968
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.3118
Diameter (mm)
31.5
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Rupees - Elizabeth II from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1968. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 31.5 mm and weighs 12.31 g.
- Obverse
- Motif of Parakramabahu I Statue (Grow More Food)
- Reverse
- Denomination (Sri Lanka Two Rupees)
- Edge
- Security edge (Indented)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 500K | € 3,30 | € 3,80 | € 3,80 | € 3,90 |
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