50 Cents - George V


Silver (.550)	5.83 g	23.3 mm

Description

Issuer	Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1919-1929
Value	50 Cents (0.50)
Currency	Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition	Silver (.550)
Weight	5.83 g
Diameter	23.3 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#12120
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

Denomination

Lettering:
CEYLON
50
CENTS
௫௦.௧தம
ශන ඵණහ
·1929·

Translation: Fifty Cents

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 'B' mint mark is incused on the crown

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sri Lanka, which was then known as Ceylon. The coin was issued during the reign of King George V, who ruled from 1919 to 1929. During this time, Sri Lanka was still a British colony, but there was growing nationalism and calls for independence. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the king and the words "Ceylon" and "50 Cents," reflects the country's status as a British colony. However, the use of silver in the coin's minting and its relatively low denomination suggest that it was intended for everyday use by the local population, rather than being a commemorative or collectible coin. This coin is a small but interesting piece of history that highlights the complex and changing political and economic landscape of Sri Lanka during the early 20th century.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1919 B	750000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1920 B	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1921 B	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1922	1040000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1924	1010000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1925	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1926	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1927	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1928	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1929	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - George V 1919-1929 coin.