| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Fifty cents |
| Alloy | Silver |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 5.83 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained |
| DieAxis | O° |
Queen Victoria - Fifty Cents
A definitive decimal currency Fifty Cents silver coin established by an Ceylon 1892 October 1st with limit of tender 5 Rupees. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 July 30th with effect from 1942 September 30th.
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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 5 0 . Left Tamil 50 . Satam; Right Sinhala sather panarhar. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 102 | 1892 | Ag 800. | 250,000 | London | 192A |
| 103 | 1893 | Ag 800. | 750,000 | London | 193A |
| 104 | 1895 | Ag 800. | 400,000 | London | |
| 105 | 1899 | Ag 800. | 100,000 | London | |
| 106 | 1900 | Ag 800. | 200,000 | London |
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi.