© Lakdiva Coins
© Lakdiva Coins
5 Cents - Elizabeth II Trial Strike
1971 year| Nickel brass clad steel | 3.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass clad steel |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
5
සත පඟ
ஐந்த ௧தம
FIVE CENTS
1971
Translation:
Lanka
Five Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Trial Strike) 1971 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Nickel brass clad steel weighing 3.18 g is that it was minted in 1971 as a trial strike, but it was never officially released into circulation. This makes it a rare and unique coin that is highly sought after by collectors.
