Commemorative Banknotes of the Sri Lankan Rupee

The Sri Lankan Rupee has a rich history of commemorative banknotes that celebrate the country's heritage and significant events. These special banknotes are a unique way to showcase the nation's culture and history.

The first commemorative banknote of the Sri Lankan Rupee was issued in 1951 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI. It featured a portrait of the king and was a significant milestone in the country's currency history.

Commemorative banknotes are often released to mark important events, such as the country's independence in 1948. The 1948 banknote featured a portrait of D.S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Ceylon.

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Commemorative banknotes are a unique way to honor significant events and individuals in Sri Lankan history.

The first commemorative banknote was issued in 1952 to celebrate the coronation of King George VI.

These special notes are designed to be collectible and often feature unique artwork and designs.

The 50th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence banknote, issued in 1998, is a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists.

This note features a portrait of the country's first prime minister, D.S. Senanayake, and a vignette of the Parliament building.

A different take: Commemorative Banknote

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a circulating 1,000-rupee note commemorating the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence on February 4.

The new note was designed and printed by De La Rue, and it's the nation's fourth commemorative bank note.

The size, color, and security features of the note are similar to the regular issue note of the same denomination, but with some different images on the face.

A butterfly is replaced by an anniversary logo called "Celebrating Diversity" at the lower left of the note.

The center of the note features images of four religious edifices: a Buddhist temple, a mosque, a church, and a Tamil kovil.

The prefix of the note is "S70" instead of "S."

The vertically oriented back of the note remains unchanged, showing a Malpadaya Netuma dancer and a Davul Bera drummer.

Five million notes will be issued with serial numbers ranging from S70/1 000001 to S70/5 1000000, and they are dated 2018.02.04.

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De La Rue's Global Account Director Ruth Euling expressed her delight in partnering with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to produce this commemorative note.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the new note is in keeping with the original design of the Rs. 1000, but includes some new designs.

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The Sri Lankan rupee has a fascinating array of commemorative banknotes. Each note has a unique set of features that make it special.

The issuer of these notes is Sri Lanka, which has been in effect since 1972. The issuing bank is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, also known as the Srí Lanká Maha Bänkuva.

The ruling authority behind these notes is the Democratic Socialist Republic, which has been in power since 1978.

These notes are a type of circulating commemorative banknote, issued in the year 1998. The value of this particular note is 200 Rupees, which is equivalent to approximately USD 0.68.

The currency itself is the Rupee, which has been in circulation since 1972.

The notes are made of polymer, a durable and long-lasting material.

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