1 rupees 1925 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 16b )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1925, carries a denomination of 1 rupee. It features a color scheme of green and blue.
It is cataloged under Pick number 16b. The denomination, year, and catalog reference identify its classification within documented banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number 16b. The denomination, year, and catalog reference identify its classification within documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and blue
- Pick catalog
- 16b
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this 1 rupee banknote in 1925. This series aimed to stabilize the local currency system during British colonial rule. It was part of efforts to streamline financial operations in Ceylon with standardized banknotes.
The front side features a central inscription of "ONE RUPEE" with intricate floral patterns and the date "1st October 1925" in Colombo. The back side shows symmetrical ornamental designs with the denomination noted in English. This note is identified as Pick number 16b and is printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited.
