10 cents 1943 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 43 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 cents issued in Sri Lanka in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 43.
The banknote features a blue and cream color scheme. It is printed on paper with dimensions measuring 95 x 43 mm.
During this period, Sri Lanka was under Japanese occupation during World War II.
The banknote features a blue and cream color scheme. It is printed on paper with dimensions measuring 95 x 43 mm.
During this period, Sri Lanka was under Japanese occupation during World War II.
Specifications
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 95 x 43 mm
- Pick catalog
- 43
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this series in 1943 during the British colonial period to address the need for small denomination currency for daily transactions during World War II. This specific issue was part of efforts to replace silver coinage with paper money due to metal shortages.
The front side of the 10 cents note shows a blue and cream color scheme with an engraved portrait of a notable figure. The note bears the date "23rd December 1943" and the signatures of the Commissioners of Currency. It is cataloged as Pick number 43 and was printed on paper measuring 95 x 43 mm.
