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1 Bazaruco ND
| Tin | 3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Portuguese occupation (1597-1658) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1640 |
| Value | 1 Bazaruco (1⁄375) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Gridiron
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Bazaruco ND (1621-1640) from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Tin weighing 3 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the colonial period, specifically during the Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka. The coin was introduced by the Dutch East India Company in the early 17th century as a replacement for the native coins that were previously used in the region. The Bazaruco coin was made of tin and had a standardized weight and design, which made it easier to use in trade and commerce. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Bazaruco coin played an important role in the economy of Sri Lanka during that time period.
