© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Aluminium | 0.76 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1971 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
2
සත දෙක
இரண்டு ௪தம
TWO CENTS
1963
Translation:
Lanka
Two Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Aluminium weighing 0.76 g is that it was one of the last coins to be issued by the country before it changed its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka in 1972.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 26000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 coin.
