1902 - 1910 - Ceylon
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.

SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination50 cents
AlloySilver
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness mm
Weight5.83 gms
ShapeRound
EdgeGrained
DieAxis
Edward~VII_50c_obverse Edward~VII_50c_reverse
KM #99

Obverse : Crowned Head of Edward VII to right in relief in the center with Engraver initials DES in relief below. Legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR broken by the crown, within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 1 0 . ශත පණහ in Sinhala on right, ௫0•சதம் in Thamil on left. Above CEYLON in scroll, Below CENTS and • year • within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.

Pridmore Year Alloy Issue Mint Proof
107 1902 Ag 800. 200,000 London107A
108 1903 Ag 800. 800,000 London108A
109 1910 Ag 800. 200,000 London

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