2 Cents - George VI

€1.00
IssuerCeylon (1597-1972)
Year1944
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cents (0.02)
CurrencyRupee (1871-1972)
CompositionNickel brass
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.59 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 8 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#117
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing left
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA.
Reverse descriptionDenomination
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCEYLON -2- CENTS ·1944· ශ තදෙක · ௨௪தம்
(Translation: Two Cents)
EdgeSmooth
MintKolkata / Calcutta /
Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1944  - - 30 165 000
Catalog ID4307105250
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