1944 Ceylon King George VI 5 Cent Coin: Value Guide
The 1944 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 5 cent coin (KM# 112), featuring King George VI, is a copper-nickel issue minted during WWII.
Specifications
- Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
- Weight: 4.5 g | Diameter: 21 mm | Thickness: 1.7 mm
- Mintage: ~12.5 million (Royal Mint, London — no mintmark)
- Obverse: George VI crowned effigy (PM initials). Reverse: Value, "CEYLON", year, wreath.
Market Values (Numista/Dealer Estimates, 2024)
| Grade | USD Range |
|---|
| Good (G-4) | $0.20–$0.50 |
| Very Good (VG-8) | $0.40–$0.80 |
| Fine (F-12) | $0.75–$1.50 |
| Very Fine (VF-20) | $1.50–$3.00 |
| Extremely Fine (XF-40) | $3–$6 |
| About Uncirculated (AU-50) | $5–$12 |
| Mint State (MS-60) | $10–$25 |
| Gem MS-65+ | $40–$100+ |
Key Factors
- Original luster, minimal contact marks = premium.
- Tonning: attractive rainbow > dull gray.
- Certified (NGC/PCGS) commands higher prices.
Where to Verify
- Numista.com (crowd-sourced transactions).
- eBay sold listings (filter: sold, certified).
- Heritage, Stack's Bowers, CNG auction archives.
- Local coin shows/dealers.
Common in circulated grades; scarce in high Mint State. Not a key date, but a nice WWII-era colonial type coin.
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