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50 Cents non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel | 5.5000 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1972-1978) Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1994 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 LKR = USD 0.0017 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.5000 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value above designs within wreath
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
50
සත පනහ
ஐம்பது சதம்
FIFTY CENTS
1991
Translation:
50
Fifty Cents
1991
Edge
Reeded edge or reeded security edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cents (non-magnetic) 1972-1994 from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Lord Buddha, while the reverse side features a representation of the sacred Bo Tree, which is considered a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual growth in Buddhism. This design was chosen to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Buddhist Era, which fell in 1972.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 11000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 34000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 65000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (non-magnetic) 1972-1994 coin.
