1902 - 1910 - Ceylon
Edward VII - TwentyFive Cents

A definitive decimal currency 25 cent silver coin. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 December with effect from 1943 February 28th.

SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination25 cents
AlloySilver
Diameter18.0 mm
Thickness mm
Weight2.91 gms
ShapeRound
EdgeGrained
DieAxis
Edward~VII_25c_obverse Edward~VII_25c_reverse
KM #98

10 &3047;0 • 25 50 &3051;0 • Obverse : Crowned Head of Edward VII to right in relief in the center with Engraver initials DES in relief below. Legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR broken by the crown, within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 2 5 . ශත විසිපහ in Sinhala on right, ௨௫•சதம் in Thamil on left. Above CEYLON in scroll, Below CENTS and • year • within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.

Pridmore Year Alloy Issue Mint Proof
132 1902 Ag 800. 400,000 London132A
133 1903 Ag 800. 400,000 London133A
134 1907 Ag 800. 120,000 London
135 1908 Ag 800. 400,000 London
136 1909 Ag 800. 400,000 London
137 1910 Ag 800. 800,000 London

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