George VI - 50 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 
Mint: -
Value: 50 Cents (0.50)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Nickel Brass 
Weight: 5.4 g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Mintage: 8,600,000
Grade: AU55
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 116

Obverse:
Crowned bust of George VI facing left.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Denomination.

Lettering:
19 43
50
CENTS
ශන ඵණහ
௫௦.சதம
CEYLON

Translation: Fifty Cents

Edge:
Security Edge (indented).

Référence : KM# 116

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...

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