1941 - 1942 - Ceylon

George VI

The proclamation of Governor dated 1942 December 3rd with effect from 1943 February 28th, Demonetized the 1941 10 cent silver one year type coin together with all other silver twenty-five cents and ten cent coin issued before 1942.

SPECIFICATIONS Denomination Ten cents Alloy Silver Diameter 15.5 mm Thickness 0.75 mm Weight 1.166 gms Shape Round Edge Grained DieAxis O°
	KM #112

Obverse : Crowned bust of George VI to left in relief in the center of the legend GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA, along periphery. Initials of designer P M in relief below the truncation.

Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 1 0 . Left Tamil 10 Satam; Right Sinhala sather dhahayer, along periphery. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.

Pridmore	Year	Alloy	Issue	Coined	Mint
176	1941	Ag 550.	3,823,000	1941	Calcutta