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10 Cents - George VI
1944 year| Nickel brass | 4.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1944 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.31 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
10 CENTS
.ශහදහය ௧௦. சதம்.
.1944.
Translation: Ten Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Cents coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, featuring King George VI and minted in 1944, is unique in that it was made of Nickel brass, a metal alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a golden color. This is different from the more commonly used cupro-nickel or copper-nickel alloy used in many other coins. Additionally, it weighs 4.2 grams, which is slightly lighter than many other coins of similar size and denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 30500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - George VI 1944 coin.
