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2 Cents - George VI
1951 year| Nickel brass | 2.55 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
C E Y L O N
-2-
CENTS
·1951·
ශ තදෙක · ௨௪தம்
Translation: Two Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Cents - George VI 1951 coin from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Nickel brass weighing 2.55 g is interesting because it features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King George VI, while the reverse side features a traditional Sri Lankan design, including a pair of elephants and a palm tree. This blend of styles reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and its history as a crossroads of trade and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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