ObverseCrowned bust facing left Lettering: GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA. Engraver: Percy Metcalfe Read more on Wikipedia ReverseDenomination Lettering:CEYLON10 CENTS.????? ??. ????..1944. Translation: Ten Cents EdgeSmooth SPECIFICATIONS Issuer Ceylon (Sri Lanka) King George VI (1936-1952) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1944 Value 10 Cents (0.1) Currency Rupee (1871-1972) Composition Nickel brass Weight 4.2 g Diameter 23 mm Thickness 1.31 mm Shape Scalloped (with 8 notches) Technique Milled Demonetized Yes