This listing is for one 1951 Ceylon Two Cent Coin, as pictured. These coins are about the size of a US 1 cent (one penny) coin.
Between 1796 and 1948, Ceylon was a British Crown colony. Although the British monarch was the head of state, in practice his or her functions were exercised in the colony by the colonial Governor, who acted on instructions from the British government in London.
On the approach to self-government and independence, the Donoughmore Commission recommended the Donoughmore Constitution of 1931-1947, one of a series of attempts to create a workable solution that would allow for inter-communal differences. This was replaced by the Soulbury Commission proposals that led to the Dominion of Ceylon of 1948-1972, after which the Free, Sovereign and the Independent Republic of Sri Lanka was established.
1951 Ceylon Two Cents - XF (Extremely Fine) Condition - King George - UK 2 Pence 1951 Sri Lanka - 2 Penny Coin 1951 UK Ceylon Sri Lanka
Between 1796 and 1948, Ceylon was a British Crown colony. Although the British monarch was the head of state, in practice his or her functions were exercised in the colony by the colonial Governor, who acted on instructions from the British government in London.
On the approach to self-government and independence, the Donoughmore Commission recommended the Donoughmore Constitution of 1931-1947, one of a series of attempts to create a workable solution that would allow for inter-communal differences. This was replaced by the Soulbury Commission proposals that led to the Dominion of Ceylon of 1948-1972, after which the Free, Sovereign and the Independent Republic of Sri Lanka was established.
1951 Ceylon Two Cents - XF (Extremely Fine) Condition - King George - UK 2 Pence 1951 Sri Lanka - 2 Penny Coin 1951 UK Ceylon Sri Lanka