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10 Cents - George V
| Silver (.800) | 1.1664 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1917 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 1.1664 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
௧௦. சதம் දහයයි
10
CENTS
· 1912 ·
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 1911 to 1917 and has an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver (.800), it weighs only 1.1664 grams, making it one of the lightest silver coins in circulation at that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 879000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1911-1917 coin.
