10 Cents (1963 - 1971)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 130 |
| Weight (g) | 4.12 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.41 |
| Shape: | Round scalloped |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Description:
The Armorial Ensign of Ceylon.
இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Description:
The Armorial Ensign of Ceylon.
Reverse
Lettering:
ලංකා
10
සත දතය
பத்த ௧தம
TEN CENTS
1963
Description:
The large numeral 10 with the denomination TEN CENTS in Sinhala, Tamil and English below and year of issue at the bottom within a circle of the traditional Sinhala Liyavela art with Lanka in Sinhala on top.
ලංකා
10
සත දතය
பத்த ௧தம
TEN CENTS
1963
Description:
The large numeral 10 with the denomination TEN CENTS in Sinhala, Tamil and English below and year of issue at the bottom within a circle of the traditional Sinhala Liyavela art with Lanka in Sinhala on top.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 14,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1965 | 3,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1969 | 6,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1971 | 29,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1971 | 20,000 | Proof | Very Common |