© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Nickel brass | 3.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1971 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Size | 21.20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
5
සත පහ
ஐந்த ௧தம
FIVE CENTS
1963
Translation:
Lanka
5
Five Cents
Five Cents
FIVE CENTS
1963
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of floral and geometric patterns on the reverse side, which reflects the cultural influences of Sri Lanka during the time of its minting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 coin.
