10 rupees 1944 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 85a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1944, has a denomination of 10 rupees. It features a blue and cream color scheme and is identified under Pick number 85a.
The note is an issued piece, with its front side design confirming its status. The combination of denomination, year, and color provides specific details for cataloging in the established reference for banknotes.
The note is an issued piece, with its front side design confirming its status. The combination of denomination, year, and color provides specific details for cataloging in the established reference for banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 85a
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued the 10 Rupees banknote in 1944, during the reign of King George VI. This series, introduced between 1941 and 1948, was part of the wartime currency measures implemented during World War II.
The obverse features a portrait of King George VI on the left, with the denomination "TEN RUPEES" centrally placed. The reverse depicts the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, a significant cultural landmark. The note measures 152 × 102 mm and was printed by the India Security Press in Nashik. It was demonetized on 31 December 1955.
