Ceylon (Coins)

Area: 25,384 sq. miles                     Population 13,000,000 (1972)

Island in the Indian Ocean off the southern tip of India, Ceylon became a sovereign member of the British Commonwealth on February 4, 1948. As of May 22, 1972 Ceylon declared itself a republic and declared its former name, in Singhalese, to be Sri Lanka, the latter also to be used exclusively on an International basis. As of December 16, 1929 the Ceylon Rupee replaced the Indian Rupee, but remained at par until 1966. Since May 22, 1972 the monetary unit is called the Sri Lanka Rupee.

Monetary System

100 Cents = 1 Rupee

1944 Ceylon 10 Cents (Ni-Bra) - F

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Obverse head facing to left of George VI. Rev. denomination. Scalloped coin minted in nickel-brass has hint of attractive red and blue over natural golden color. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SRICN10C944

$1.25

1963 Ceylon 5 Cents (Bra) - AU

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Obverse coat of arms with symbolic lion. Rev. denomination & date. Gorgeous AU coin has full luster with a wonderful bright rose/red and blue color present. Minted square, this is one find for any collection. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SRICN5C963

$1.20

1963 Ceylon 1 Rupee (Cu-Ni) - XF
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Obverse Coat of arms. Rev. value and date within design wreath. Nice even steel gray with a hint of attractive gold at very rim edge which highlights nicely. Marks minimal for the grade. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

CEYLCN1R963

$1.35

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