| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Alloy | Nickel Brass |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 3.24 gms |
| Shape | Square with Rounded corners |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | O° |
George VI - Five Cents
A NCLT decimal currency Five cent Nickel Brass coin, which was issued only in Proof.
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Obverse : Crowned effigy of George VI to left in relief in the center of the legend KING GEORGE THE SIXTH on left and right along periphery
Reverse : The word CENTS below large numeral 5. Above CEYLON and year below with Left Sinhala sather pahar; Right Tamil 5 Satam.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Order |
| 195 | 1951 | NiBrass | Proof Only | Royal Mint | 1951 |
| 195 | 1951 | NiBrass | Proof-like | Indian Mint | 195? |
1951 5-cents is only a proof. Not issued as currency for circulation,
but not so scarce since it has been restruck in India for collectors.
This was Lanka's first NCLT (Non Circulating Legal Tender).
The Detailed breakdown from Royal Mint Reports indicates that all of
the coins minted for
issue till 1962 used the frozen year 1945.
The Proof coin from set sealed in cellophane was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.