| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Ten cents |
| Alloy | Nickel-Brass |
| Diameter | 23.1/21.0 mm |
| Thickness | .0 mm |
| Weight | 4.21 gms |
| Shape | eight scallops |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | O° |
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Obverse : The Armorial Ensign of Ceylon with
இலங்கை in Thamil on left,
ලංකා in Sinhala in middle,
and CEYLON on left in a scroll at its bottom. All within circle of radial dashes along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : The large numeral denomination 10 with big
සත දහය in Sinhala,
and smaller
பத்து சதம் in Thamil
and TEN CENTS below and year of issue at the bottom,
with traditional Sinhala Liyavela art on either side, and country name
ලංකා (Lanka)
in Sinhala centered on top. All within circle of radial dashes along periphery with raised rim.
| Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 1963 | Ni-Brass | 14,000,000 | ||
| 1965 | Ni-Brass | 3,000,000 | ||
| 1969 | Ni-Brass | 6,000,000 | ||
| 1971 | Ni-Brass | 29,000,000 | Yes |
In 1971 a selection process for a cheaper alloy, patterns were struck in Nickel-Brass clad steel, steel and Aluminium with word TRIAL in raised letters on Obverse.
The Proof coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi.