© Lakdiva Coins
© Lakdiva Coins
10 Cents Trial Strike
1975 year| Aluminium | 1.26 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 LKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
10
සත දහය
பத்த ௧தம
TEN CENTS
1975
Translation:
Lanka
Ten Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents (Trial Strike) 1975 from Sri Lanka is a rare and unique coin, with only 10,000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike to test the minting process and never entered circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
