Ceylon (1597-1972) 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1971
Trial Strike
Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Rupee
(1871 – 1972)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1971
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Stainless steel (chrome steel)
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.8
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cents from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1971. Struck in Stainless steel (chrome steel). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms with "Ceylon" in English, Sinhala and Tamil (Ceylon Lanka)
- Reverse
- Denomination (Lanka Five Cents)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | — |
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