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10 Cents - George V
| Silver (.550) | 1.1664 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1919-1928 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.550) |
| Weight | 1.1664 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
CEYLON
௧௦. சதம் දහයයි
10
CENTS
·1924·
Translation: Ten Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Cents coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, featuring King George V, was minted from 1919 to 1928 and has an interesting fact. Despite being a circulation coin, it was made of silver, specifically .550 silver, which is an unusual composition for a coin intended for everyday use. This choice of material adds collectibility and historical significance to the coin, making it a unique piece for numismatists to appreciate.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 B | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 B | 3059000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 B | 1583000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 282000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 1508000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - George V 1919-1928 coin.
