10 rupees 1977 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 74Ac )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 74Ac.
The front side design features the signatures of R. J. G. de Mel and H. E. Tennekoon, along with the date 26.8.1977 and the denominations 2.00 and 10.00. The note is printed in a color scheme of green and purple on an orange and blue underprint.
The dimensions of the banknote are 140 x 70 mm. It was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld in New Malden, Surrey, England. The banknote is signed by Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike and H. E. Tennekoon. In 1977, Sri Lanka experienced significant economic changes following civil unrest.
The front side design features the signatures of R. J. G. de Mel and H. E. Tennekoon, along with the date 26.8.1977 and the denominations 2.00 and 10.00. The note is printed in a color scheme of green and purple on an orange and blue underprint.
The dimensions of the banknote are 140 x 70 mm. It was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld in New Malden, Surrey, England. The banknote is signed by Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike and H. E. Tennekoon. In 1977, Sri Lanka experienced significant economic changes following civil unrest.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike and H. E. Tennekoon
- Date of issue
- 1977-08-26
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey, England
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and purple on orange and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 74Ac
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued this 10 Rupees banknote on August 26, 1977, as part of its regular currency series. This issuance followed the country's official name change to Sri Lanka in 1972, though the English text on the note still reads "Ceylon."
The front of the note features a statue of King Parakramabahu I on the right side. The reverse side depicts ceremonial figures. The note measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., New Malden, Surrey, England.
