50 Cents coin from Ceylon (Sri Lanka, ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය). The coin was circulated in 1963 - 1972 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: 50 Cents
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1963 - 1972
Year: 1963 - 1972
Numismatic period: Rupee (1871 - 1972)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 21.5 mm.
Thickness: 1.97 mm.
Weight: 5.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Coat of Arms
Obverse lettering: இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Obverse translation: Ceylon Lanka CEYLON
Reverse lettering: ලංකා 50 සත පනභ உமபத ௧தம FIFTY CENTS 1971
Reverse translation: Lanka 50 Fifty Cents Fifty Cents FIFTY CENTS 1971
Edge: Security edge (indented)
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - 1972)