1975 - 1978
SRI LANKA - Two Cents

A definitive decimal currency two cent aluminum coin.

SPECIFICATIONS
DenominationTwo cents
AlloyAluminum
Diameter18.4/17.0 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Weight0.78 gms
Shapeeight scollops
EdgePlain
DieAxis
MintRoyal,Llantrisant
SriLanka_02c_obverse SriLanka_02c_reverse
KM #138

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.