1942 - Ceylon

George VI - Five Cents

On 1942 January 3rd the Nickel-bronze Five cent Ceylon coin of 3.888 grams which was declared legal tender on 1941 November 4th was amended to Nickel-brass and issued with 1942 date.

SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination5 cents
AlloyNickel-brass
Diameter18.5 mm
Thickness1.53 mm
Weight3.88 gms
ShapeSquare with
Rounded corners
EdgePlain
DieAxis0°
 George~VI_05c_obverse        George~VI_05c_reverse
KM #113

Obverse : Crowned effigy of George VI to left in relief in the center of the legend GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA, along periphery.

Reverse : CEYLON above large central numeral 5 above CENTS and year below. Left Sinhala sather paha; Right Tamil 5 Satam.

Pridmore Year Alloy Issue Coined Mint Proof
190 1942 NiBrass 12,448,000 1942 Calcutta 190A