© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cent - George VI
| Bronze | 2.36 g | 22.35 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1945 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 22.35 mm |
| Thickness | 0.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON · ONE · CENT
සතය சதம்
· 1943 ·
Translation:
CEYLON · ONE · CENT
Cent Cent
· 1943 ·
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - George VI 1942-1945 coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) is that it was minted during World War II, when Sri Lanka was still a British colony. The coin features a portrait of King George VI on one side and a depiction of a Ceylonese worker on the other. Despite being made of bronze, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1943 | 43705000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 34100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - George VI 1942-1945 coin.
