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50 Cents - George VI
1942 year| Silver (.800) | 5.8319 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 5.8319 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
50
CENTS
௫௦.௧தம
ශන ඵණහ
·1942·
Translation: Fifty Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Cents coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) in 1942, featuring George VI, was the first silver coin to be issued by the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 662000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - George VI 1942 coin.
