| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | TwentyFive cents |
| Alloy | Silver |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 2.91 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained |
| DieAxis | O° |
Queen Victoria - TwentyFive Cents
A definitive decimal currency TwentyFive cents silver coin established by an 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 2 5 . Left Tamil 25 . Satam; Right Sinhala sather visipaha. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 127 | 1892 | Ag 800. | 500,000 | London | 127A |
| 128 | 1893 | Ag 800. | 1,500,000 | London | 128A |
| 129 | 1895 | Ag 800. | 1,200,000 | London | |
| 130 | 1899 | Ag 800. | 600,000 | London | |
| 131 | 1900 | Ag 800. | 400,000 | London |
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.