2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

€1.00
IssuerCeylon (1597-1972)
Year1955-1957
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cents (0.02)
CurrencyRupee (1871-1972)
CompositionBrass
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.59 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 8 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Mary Gillick
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#124
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
Reverse descriptionDenomination in English, Sinhala and Tamul.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCEYLON -2- CENTS ·1955· ශ තදෙක · ௨௪தம்
(Translation: Two Cents)
EdgeSmooth
MintMumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1955  - - 37 131 000
1957  - - 38 200 000
1957  - Proof -
Catalog ID4178577360
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