| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 1/2 cents |
| Alloy | Copper |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 2.36 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | O° |
George V
A definitive Ceylon decimal currency Half cent copper coin.
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Obverse : Crowned bust of George V to left in high relief in the center of the legend GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA, along periphery. Initials of designer B.M. in relief on the truncation of the shoulder.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center with Left Sinhala ½ satheyer; Right Tamil @.Satam. CEYLON . HALF . CENT and year below along periphery.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 239 | 1912 | Cu | 5,007,503 | 239A | |
| 240 | 1914 | Cu | 2,000,000 | 240A | |
| 241 | 1917 | Cu | 2,000,000 | 241A | |
| 242 | 1926 | Cu | 10,000,000 | Birmingham | 242A |
The Mint, Birmingham Ltd., and King's Norton Metal Co., Birmingham. No marks were placed upon the punches supplied to the contractors by the Royal Mint during 1926-1929
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.