| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 50 cents |
| Alloy | Silver |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 5.83 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Grained |
| DieAxis | O° |
Edward VII - Fifty Cents
A definitive decimal currency 50 cent silver coin. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 July with effect from 1942 September 30th.
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Obverse : Crowned bust of Edward to right in relief in the center of the legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR, along periphery. Engraver initials DES in relief below.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 5 0 . Left Tamil 50.Satam ; Right Sinhala sather panarhar , along periphery. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 107 | 1902 | Ag 800. | 200,000 | London | 107A |
| 108 | 1903 | Ag 800. | 800,000 | London | 108A |
| 109 | 1910 | Ag 800. | 200,000 | London |
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi.