| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 2 cents |
| Alloy | Nickel Brass |
| Diameter | 18.4/17.0 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight | 2.59 gms |
| Shape | eight Scallops |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | O° |
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Obverse : Crowned bust of George VI to left in low relief
in the center
Legend KING GEORGE + THE SIXTH on left and right,
with dash circle along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : CEYLON in arc above the word CENTS superimposed over
large numeral 2 and year as •1951• below.
ශත දෙක in Sinhala
on bottom left and
௨ சதம் in Thamil
on bottom right separated by a •.
All within dash circle along periphery with raised rim.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Coined | Mint | Proof |
| 196 | 1951 | NiBrass | 5,000,000 | 1951 | Bombay Mint | 196A |
| 196 | 1951 | NiBrass | 10,000,000 | 1952 | Bombay Mint |
The Proof coin from set sealed in cellophane was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.