10 rupees 1946 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 85a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1946. It is cataloged under Pick number 85a. The front side design features an issued note characterized by its blue color on a lilac and olive underprint.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 152 x 102 mm. It was produced by the India Security Press located in Nashik, India.
The banknote's color scheme and design elements were typical for currency production in the region during this time.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 152 x 102 mm. It was produced by the India Security Press located in Nashik, India.
The banknote's color scheme and design elements were typical for currency production in the region during this time.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1941-1948
- Printing office
- India Security Press, Nashik, India
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on lilac and olive underprint
- Dimensions
- 152 x 102 mm
- Pick catalog
- 85a
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this 10 rupee banknote in 1946, during the reign of King George VI. This series was part of the wartime currency issues between 1941 and 1948, reflecting the economic adjustments during World War II.
The obverse features a portrait of King George VI on the left, with the denomination "TEN RUPEES" centered, and serial numbers in the lower left and upper right corners. The reverse depicts the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, a significant cultural landmark. The note measures 152 x 102 mm and was printed by the India Security Press in Nashik, India.
