| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Ten cents |
| Alloy | Silver |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 1.16 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained |
| DieAxis | O° |
Queen Victoria - Ten Cents
A definitive decimal currency Ten cent silver coin established by an Order in Council dated 1892 February 6th. Declared legal tender in Ceylon 1892 October 1st with limit of tender 5 Rupees. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 December 3rd with effect from 1943 February 28th.
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Obverse : Young Head of Victoria to left wearing a diadem. A fret border broken by the legend VICTORIA QUEEN, along periphery.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 1 0 . Left Tamil 10 . Satam; Right Sinhala sather dhahayer. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 150 | 1892 | Ag 800. | 2,500,000 | London | 150A |
| 151 | 1893 | Ag 800. | 2,500,000 | London | 151A |
| 152 | 1894 | Ag 800. | 3,000,000 | London | 152A |
| 153 | 1897 | Ag 800. | 1,500,000 | London | |
| 154 | 1899 | Ag 800. | 1,000,000 | London | |
| 155 | 1900 | Ag 800. | 1,000,000 | London | 155A |
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.