George VI - 5 Cents 1943 - Ceylon / Sri Lanka

Country: British Ceylon - Sri Lanka - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1943 (1942-1945)
Mint: -
Value: 5 Cents (0.05)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Nickel Brass 
Weight: 3.8 g.
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Mintage: -
Grade: XF
Shape: Square with rounded corners
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 113.1

Obverse:
Crowned bust facing left.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe. 

Reverse:
Denomination.

Lettering:
CEYLON
සත යභ
௫.சதம்
5
CENTS
1943

Translation: Five Cents

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
Mass of KM#113.1 is 3.85 g.
Mass of KM#113.2 is 3.24 g.

Note: Varieties exist in bust, denomination and legend placement for 1945.

Note: Varieties exist in bust, denomination and legend placement for 1945; The date was frozen at 1945 and these coins were struck until 1962.

Reference : KM# 113.1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India