© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Cents
| Aluminium | 0.7600 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1972-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1978 |
| Value | 2 Cents 0.02 LKR = USD 0.000068 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7600 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.44 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value above designs within wreath
Lettering:
ශ්රී ලංකා
2
සත දෙක
இரண்டு சதம்
TWO CENTS
1975
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Cents coin from Sri Lanka, issued between 1975 and 1978, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was done to prevent people from threading multiple coins together, which was a common practice in Sri Lanka at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 62503000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents 1975-1978 coin.
