5 Cents coin from Ceylon (Sri Lanka, ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය). The coin was circulated in 1963 - 1971 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Ceylon
Continents: Asia
Groupings: South Asia
Denomination: 5 Cents
Value: 5 Cents (0.05)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1963 - 1971
Year: 1963 - 1971
Numismatic period: Rupee (1871 - 1972)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Nickel brass
Diameter: 21.20 mm.
Thickness: 1.22 mm.
Weight: 3.24 g.
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Coat of Arms
Obverse lettering: இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Obverse translation: Ceylon Lanka
Reverse lettering: ලංකා 5 සත පඟ ஐந்த ௧தம FIVE CENTS 1963
Reverse translation: Lanka Five Cents
Edge: Smooth
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - 1972)