1 rupees 1943 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 34 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 34. This note features dimensions of 114 x 64 mm and is printed on paper.
The note displays a colour scheme of violet, olive green, and blue.
The printing office for this banknote was the India Security Press.
The note displays a colour scheme of violet, olive green, and blue.
The printing office for this banknote was the India Security Press.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 4 August 1943
- Printing office
- India Security Press
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet, olive green, and blue
- Dimensions
- 114 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 34
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this 1 Rupee note in 1943. This series was introduced during World War II to address the economic needs of the time. The notes were printed by the India Security Press, marking a collaboration within the British colonial territories.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait, with intricate patterns in violet, olive green, and blue. The reverse shows an image of a man riding an elephant near palm trees, referred to as "Elephant's Head." This specific note is cataloged under Pick number 34 and measures 114 x 64 mm.
