1 rupees 1941 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 rupee issued in Sri Lanka in 1941. It falls under Pick number 30.
The note features an olive, lilac, and blue color scheme. It is made of paper with a watermark reading "Chinze." This specimen is signed by H.J. Huxham and C.H. Collins, and it was printed at the Indian Government Security Press.
Dimensions for this banknote remain unspecified. The Indian Government Security Press produced banknotes extensively during this era.
The note features an olive, lilac, and blue color scheme. It is made of paper with a watermark reading "Chinze." This specimen is signed by H.J. Huxham and C.H. Collins, and it was printed at the Indian Government Security Press.
Dimensions for this banknote remain unspecified. The Indian Government Security Press produced banknotes extensively during this era.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H.J. Huxham & C.H. Collins
- Date of issue
- 1 February 1941
- Printing office
- Indian Government Security Press
- Paper
- Paper with watermark: Chinze
- Colour
- Olive, lilac and blue
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The issuing authority of this banknote is the Government of Ceylon. This series was issued in 1941 at a time when Ceylon was under British colonial rule. It was introduced during World War II to adapt to the economic circumstances and currency demands of the period.
The front side design features an image of a King in a formal military outfit, framed with ornamental patterns, and includes inscriptions stating its value and legal tender status. The back side showcases an intricate drawing of an elephant with a mahout, along with tropical foliage. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 30, was printed by the Indian Government Security Press and bears the signatures of H.J. Huxham and C.H. Collins.
