| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 10 cents |
| Alloy | Silver |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 1.16 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained |
| DieAxis | O° |
Ten Cents - Edward VII
A definitive decimal currency 10 cent silver coin. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 December with effect from 1943 February 28th
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Obverse : Crowned bust of Edward to right in relief in the center of the legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR, along periphery. Engraver initials DES in relief below.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 1 0 . Left Tamil 10.Satam; Right Sinhala sather dhahayer, along periphery. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 156 | 1902 | Ag 800. | 1,000,000 | London | 156A |
| 157 | 1903 | Ag 800. | 1,000,000 | London | 157A |
| 158 | 1907 | Ag 800. | 500,000 | London | |
| 159 | 1908 | Ag 800. | 1,500,000 | London | |
| 160 | 1909 | Ag 800. | 1,000,000 | London | |
| 161 | 1910 | Ag 800. | 2,000,000 | London |
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