1 rupees 1963 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 56e )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 rupee issued in Sri Lanka in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 56e. The note features a blue color with a multicolored underprint. The dimensions are 108 x 60 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The front side design includes the signatures of Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike, the Minister of Finance, and W. Rajapatirana, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ceylon. The note was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, located in New Malden, Surrey, England.
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon at the time of issue. The country was transitioning from colonial influences and focusing on developing its own monetary systems.
The front side design includes the signatures of Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike, the Minister of Finance, and W. Rajapatirana, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ceylon. The note was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, located in New Malden, Surrey, England.
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon at the time of issue. The country was transitioning from colonial influences and focusing on developing its own monetary systems.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike (Minister of Finance), W. Rajapatirana (Governor of the Central Bank of Ceylon)
- Date of issue
- June 5, 1963
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- blue with multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 108 x 60 mm
- Pick catalog
- 56e
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued this 1 rupee banknote in 1963. This series was introduced to update the designs and security features of the national currency during a period of modernization. The signatures of Finance Minister Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike and Governor W. Rajapatirana appear on the note.
The front side features the emblem of Ceylon, which includes a lion holding a sword. The reverse shows a design of ancient stone steps with intricate carvings. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, this note has dimensions of 108 x 60 mm and is predominantly blue with a multicolored underprint.
