1 rupees 1946 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 34 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1946, carries a denomination of 1 rupee. It features a color scheme of green and brown.
The note is listed under Pick number 34. Its denomination and year identify it within the documented banknotes for this timeframe.
The note is listed under Pick number 34. Its denomination and year identify it within the documented banknotes for this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and brown
- Pick catalog
- 34
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Government of Ceylon. The series was issued in 1946. This banknote series was introduced following World War II as part of the efforts to stabilize and modernize the currency system in Ceylon during the post-war period.
The front side design features a portrait of a prominent figure in an oval frame to the left, with inscriptions including "GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON" and "ONE RUPEE." The back side of the note displays an image depicting an elephant with its handler. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 34, and its primary colors are green and brown.
