The 1963 Ceylon 2 Cents coin (catalog identifier KM# 128) is a distinctive, scalloped piece minted during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, though it features localized national imagery rather than her portrait. Because of its massive mintage of 26,000,000 pieces, it remains highly accessible and affordable for world coin collectors today.
Shape & Edge: Scalloped with 8 notches.
Composition: Lightweight Aluminum
Weight & Diameter: 0.78 grams and 18.3 mm
Obverse (Front): Features an ornate design displaying the emblem/Armorial Ensign of Ceylon, bordered by the country's name written in three languages: Sinhala (ලංකා), Tamil (இலங்கை), and English (CEYLON)
Reverse (Back): Displays a large numeral "2" in the center surrounded by a decorative border, with the denomination written out in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, alongside the year 1963