| 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° |
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Obverse : Crowned Head of George VI to left in relief in the center
between the legend KING GEORGE + THE SIXTH on left and right,
along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : CEYLON above central numeral 5.
සත පහ in Sinhala on left,
௫·சதம் in Thamil on right
Below CENTS , and year 1951 within a raised rim.
| 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.