5 Cents - George V 1912-1926 front 5 Cents - George V 1912-1926 back
5 Cents - George V 1912-1926 photo
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5 Cents - George V

 
Copper-nickel 3.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1912-1926
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.9 g
Size
18 mm
Thickness
1.71 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5691
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Denomination

Lettering:
CEYLON
සත යභ
௫.சதம்
5
CENTS
1912
H

Translation: Five Cents

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mint mark if present is under the date on reverse.