Ceylonese Coins

Reverse of 1971 Proof Set Countries

Obverse of 1971 Proof Set

Reverse of 1963 Ceylon One Rupee

Obverse of 1963 Ceylon One Rupee

Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka, was a dominion in the Commonwealth of Nations between 1948 and 1972. In 1948, British Ceylon was granted independence as Ceylon. On May 22nd 1972, Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
Ceylon is situated in the Indian Ocean 18 miles southeast of India, to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. The economy is predominantly agricultural with tea, coconut products and rubber being the main exports.

Coins
The British pound became Ceylon's official money of account in 1825, replacing the Ceylonese rixdollar, and British silver coin was made legal tender.
The Indian rupee was made Ceylon's standard coin 26 September 1836, and Ceylon reverted to the Indian currency area. The legal currency remained British silver.

Further Information
For more information on Ceylonese history and coinage please see our history page.

Coin Specifications

Denomination	Description	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	ASW

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
ASW = Actual Silver Weight.

Coins For Sale
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Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
				No	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

Coin Sets For Sale
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Date	Quantity	From	Description	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1971	7	1 Rupee	Proof Set	20,000	Yes	£15	$25	€18

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

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Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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Coins Wanted
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