100 rupees 1995 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 111a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 111a. Its characteristics include a color scheme of orange and red, with dimensions of 144 x 72 mm. The printing office responsible for this banknote was De La Rue, London, United Kingdom.

The front side design features the signatures of C. B. Kumaratunga and A. S. Jayawardena, dated 15.11.1995, along with the designation FV 6.00. No additional design elements have been specified for the back side of the banknote.

This note is printed on paper. The State Bank introduced new banknotes in the 1990s as part of currency modernization efforts in Sri Lanka.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1995-Nov-15
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Orange and red
Dimensions: 144 x 72 mm
Pick catalog: 111a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued the 100 Rupees banknote (Pick 111a) on November 15, 1995. This note features the signatures of C. B. Kumaratunga and A. S. Jayawardena.

The front side displays a decorative urn on the right and incorporates an enhanced latent image security feature at the lower center. The back side, oriented vertically, depicts tea leaf pickers and two Rose-ringed Parakeets at the bottom. The watermark features a lion holding a sword. The note measures 144 x 72 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited.