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10 Cents - George VI
1951 (1951-1962) years| Nickel brass | 4.21 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1951 (1951-1962) |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.21 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#5497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
10
CENTS
·1951·
·ශහදහය ௧௦ சதம்·
Translation:
CEYLON
10
CENTS
·1951·
·Ten cents Ten cents·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Frozen year 1951; restruck until 1962. Royal Mint strikes (1959-62) differ slightly in the formation of native inscriptions.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of British and Sri Lankan elements. The obverse side bears the image of King George VI, who was the monarch of the United Kingdom at the time, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Sri Lankan drum, known as a "drum of prosperity." This blend of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sri Lanka, which was a British colony from 1815 to 1948 and then gained independence in 1948. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage and its historical ties with the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 (1951-1962) | 34760000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1951 (1951-1962) coin.
