Sri Lanka. 25 Cents 1963 - NGC MS66

SRI LANKA. 25 Cents. 1963.

- Value: 25 Cents.
- Year: 1963.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: “25” with inscriptions in Sinhala and Tamil, and “TWENTY FIVE CENTS · 1963” at the bottom, surrounded by ornaments. Reverse: heraldic lion with a sword inside a central circle, with a crown above and the legend “CEYLON” on a band at the bottom.
- Grade: MS66 (NGC).

Nickel 25 Cents coin with a design representative of Ceilon's national identity, highlighting on the reverse the sword-wielding lion, historic symbol of the country, surrounded by a circular frame with radial details and topped by a crown. The obverse presents a clear and balanced composition with the value in large size, accompanied by inscriptions in three languages reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity. The specimen shows outstanding preservation, with very intense original lustre, clean fields and sharp reliefs, with minimal contact marks, characteristic of a high grade. This issue corresponds to the post-independence period, evidencing the consolidation of national symbols.

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