2 Cents coin from Ceylon (Sri Lanka, ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය). The coin was circulated in 1955 - 1957 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Ceylon
Continents: Asia
Groupings: South Asia
Denomination: 2 Cents
Value: 2 Cents (0.02)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1955 - 1957
Year: 1955 - 1957
Numismatic period: Rupee (1871 - 1972)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 18 mm.
Thickness: 1.59 mm.
Weight: 2.54 g.
Shape: Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Royal Mint
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse lettering: + QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
Reverse lettering: CEYLON -2- CENTS ·1955· ශ තදෙක · ௨௪தம்
Reverse translation: Two Cents
Edge: Smooth
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - 1972)
