5 Cents - Elizabeth II (1963 - 1971)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 129 |
| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.71 |
| Shape: | Square |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Description:
The Coat of Arms of Ceylon.
இலங்கை ලංකා CEYLON
Description:
The Coat of Arms of Ceylon.
Reverse
Lettering:
ලංකා
5
සත පඟ
ஐந்த ௧தம
FIVE CENTS
1971
Description:
The large numeral 5 with the denomination FIVE 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
5
සත පඟ
ஐந்த ௧தம
FIVE CENTS
1971
Description:
The large numeral 5 with the denomination FIVE 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:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 16,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1965 | 9,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1968 | 12,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1969 | 2,500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1970 | 7,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1971 | 32,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1971 | 20,000 | Proof | Very Common |