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1 Fanam ND
| Silver (.833) | 0.58 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1814-1815 |
| Value | 1 Fanam = 1⁄12 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering
Lettering: TOKEN.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Early strikes have a dot in the centre reverse circle.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Fanam ND (1814-1815) from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Silver (.833) weighing 0.58 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic turmoil in Sri Lanka. The coin was introduced during the British colonial period, specifically in 1814-1815, when the country was facing a severe economic crisis due to the devaluation of the official currency, the Ceylonese rupee. The Token 1 Fanam was made of silver and had a value of 1/16th of a rupee, making it an accessible form of currency for the common people. Its use helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region.
