© Lakdiva Coins
© Lakdiva Coins
5 Cents Trial Strike
1975 year| Aluminium | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 LKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Size | 18 × 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
5
සත පඟ
ஐந்த ௧தம
FIVE CENTS
1975
Translation:
Lanka
Five Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents (Trial Strike) 1975 from Sri Lanka is a rare and unique coin, with only 10,000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike to test the new 5 cents coin design, and it features a distinctive pattern on the reverse side that sets it apart from regular circulation coins. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
