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5 Cents - George VI
1951 year| Nickel brass | 3.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
සත යභ
௫.சதம்
5
CENTS
1951
Translation: Five Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents - George VI 1951 coin from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Nickel brass weighing 3.85 g is interesting because it features a unique design, with the portrait of King George VI on one side and a depiction of a Ceylonese peasant woman on the other. This design was created by the artist and engraver, George Kruger Gray, and it was only used on this specific coin. Additionally, the coin was minted in a relatively small quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1951 coin.
