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2 Cents - George VI
1944 year| Nickel brass | 2.54 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1944 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
-2-
CENTS
·1944·
ශ තදෙක · ௨௪தம்
Translation: Two Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Cents - George VI 1944 coin from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) is interesting because it was produced during World War II, when Sri Lanka was still a British colony. The coin features a portrait of King George VI on one side and a depiction of a Ceylonese worker on the other. The coin's nickel brass composition and 2.54g weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 30165000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - George VI 1944 coin.
