5 Cents coin from Ceylon (Sri Lanka, ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය). The coin was circulated in 1912 - 1926 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: 1912 - 1926
Year: 1912 - 1926
Numismatic period: Rupee (1871 - 1972)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 18 mm.
Thickness: 1.71 mm.
Weight: 3.9 g.
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: King George V
Obverse lettering: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Reverse lettering: CEYLON සත යභ ௫.சதம் 5 CENTS 1912 H
Reverse translation: Five Cents
Edge: Smooth
👑 Kings: Edward VII (1901 - 1910)
