1 rupees 1962 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 56d )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 rupee issued in Sri Lanka in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 56d. The note features a blue and cream color scheme and measures 108 x 60 mm.
Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom, this banknote is made of paper.
Sri Lanka introduced various denominations of rupees during the 20th century as part of its transition from colonial currency.
Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom, this banknote is made of paper.
Sri Lanka introduced various denominations of rupees during the 20th century as part of its transition from colonial currency.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 29.1.1962
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 108 x 60 mm
- Pick catalog
- 56d
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued this 1 rupee banknote in 1962, as part of its efforts to update the currency post-independence. The series was introduced following the establishment of the Central Bank in 1950, which took over currency issuance responsibilities from the Currency Board.
The front side of the note features the coat of arms of Sri Lanka, while the back side displays an image of a traditional stone carving. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 56d, was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, notable for its blue and cream color scheme.
