Ceylon (1597-1972) 1 Cent - George VI, 1942
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Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Rupee
(1871 – 1972)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Cent
Year
1942
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Bakelite
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.81
Diameter (mm)
22.4
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cent from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1942. Struck in Bakelite. Measures 22.4 mm and weighs 0.81 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing left
- Reverse
- Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within (One Cent)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | — |
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