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5 Cents - Edward VII
| Copper-nickel | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1909-1910 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Size | 20 × 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
සත යභ
௫.சதம்
5
CENTS
1910
Translation: Five Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the reign of Edward VII (1909-1910) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of a British monarch, King Edward VII, on a Sri Lankan coin. This was a departure from the previous coins that had featured the image of the Buddha or other local symbols. This change in design was a result of the country's shift towards a more Westernized system of government and currency, and it marked the beginning of a new era in Sri Lanka's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Edward VII 1909-1910 coin.
