1/2 Cent - George VI (1937 - 1940)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 110 |
| Weight (g) | 2.362 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Description:
Crowned bust of George VI to left in high relief in the center of the legend, along periphery. Initials of designer P M in relief below the truncation.
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Description:
Crowned bust of George VI to left in high relief in the center of the legend, along periphery. Initials of designer P M in relief below the truncation.
Reverse
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
· 1937 ·
Description:
A Talipot palm in the center. Left Sinhala ½ satheyer; Right Tamil @ Satam. CEYLON . HALF . CENT and year below along periphery.
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
· 1937 ·
Description:
A Talipot palm in the center. Left Sinhala ½ satheyer; Right Tamil @ Satam. CEYLON . HALF . CENT and year below along periphery.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 3,026,000 | Common | |
| 1937 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1940 | 5,080,000 | Very Common |