1 rupees 1923 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 16 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1923, carries a denomination of 1 rupees. It is distinguished by its blue and green coloring.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 16. Its denomination and year identify it within the documented collection of banknotes from this timeframe.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 16. Its denomination and year identify it within the documented collection of banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and green
- Pick catalog
- 16
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this one rupee banknote in 1923. This note was part of the effort to streamline and standardize currency issuance on the island during British colonial governance. Issued by the Commissioners of Currency, it marked continued use of currency notes by the colonial administration.
The front features the denomination prominently with intricate geometric patterns and inscriptions in English, Sinhala, and Tamil. The back showcases a central floral motif in blue, surrounded by a decorative border design. This specific note, Pick number 16, was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, a renowned British security printing company.
