| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | Ten cents |
| Alloy | Nickel Brass |
| Diameter | 23.1/21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.21 gms |
| Shape | eight scallops |
| 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 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
ශ්රී ලංකා (Sri Lanka) in Sinhala, centered on top. All within circle of radial dashes along periphery with raised rim.
| Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint |
| 1975 | Nickel Brass | 10,800,000 |
The rare Aluminium Off-Metal-Strike (OMS) of 1975 was not legal-tender.
Although not seen in circulation this coin is still legal tender.
The coin was scaned at 300 dpi and the images are displayed at 250 dpi.