© Lakdiva Coins
© Lakdiva Coins
10 Cents - Elizabeth II Trial Strike
1971 year| Nickel brass clad steel | 4.04 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass clad steel |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
10
සත දහය
பத்த ௧தம
TEN CENTS
1971
Translation:
Lanka
Ten Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (Trial Strike) 1971 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Nickel brass clad steel weighing 4.04 g is that it was minted in 1971 as a trial strike, but it was never officially released into circulation. This makes it a rare and unique coin among collectors.
