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© Ma collection de monnaies
50 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1971 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
ලංකා
50
සත පනභ
உமபத ௧தம
FIFTY CENTS
1971
Translation:
Lanka
50
Fifty Cents
Fifty Cents
FIFTY CENTS
1971
Edge
Security edge (indented)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was specifically designed for the Ceylonese currency. The portrait was created by the sculptor, Edgar Fuller, and it shows the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design was used on several coins issued by Ceylon during this period, and it has become a recognizable feature of the country's numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1963-1971 coin.
