| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Two cents |
| Alloy | Aluminum |
| Diameter | 18.4/17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Weight | 0.78 gms |
| Shape | eight scollops |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | 0° |
| Mint | Royal,Llantrisant |
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Obverse : The Armorial Ensign of Sri Lanka within circle of radial dashes along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : The large numeral denomination 2 with big
සත දෙක in Sinhala,
and smaller
இரண்டு சதம் in Thamil,
and TWO CENTS
below and year of issue at the bottom,
with traditional Sinhala Liyavela art on either side, and country name
ශ්රී ලංකා (Sri Lanka)
in Sinhala centered on top. All within circle of radial dashes along periphery with raised rim.
| Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof |
| 1975 | Aluminum | 62,503,000 | ||
| 1978 | Aluminum | 23,425,000 | Yes |
Although not seen in circulation this coin is legal tender and is not released by the Central Bank except on special request.
The coin was scaned at 300 dpi and the images are displayed at 300 dpi.