© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cent - Elizabeth II
| Aluminium | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1971 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
1
සතය
௪தம
CENT
1963
Translation:
Lanka
1
One Cent
One Cent
Cent
1963
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Aluminium weighing 0.7 g is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a Sri Lankan coin. The coin was introduced in 1963, after Sri Lanka gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948, and it remained in circulation until 1971. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was also a first for Sri Lanka, and it was chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 33000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 22505000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 coin.
