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½ Cent - George V
| Copper | 2.36 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1926 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
1/2 සතය சதம்
· 1926 ·
Translation: 1/2 [of] One Cent
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the reign of George V (1912-1926) is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for coinage in the early 20th century due to its durability and low cost. Despite its small denomination, the coin still holds significant historical value as a symbol of Sri Lanka's economic and political history during the British colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5008000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - George V 1912-1926 coin.
