1000 rupees 1991 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 107a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 107a. The note features a multicolour design and measures 157 x 79 mm.

The front side of the banknote includes the signatures of D. B. Wijethunga and H. N. S. Karunatillake, along with the date 1.1.1991, and the numbers 15.00 and 65.00. The printing of this note was done by De La Rue.

This banknote is printed on paper. The printing office De La Rue is known for its role in producing various banknotes for different countries.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1991
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Multicolour
Dimensions: 157 x 79 mm
Pick catalog: 107a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued the 1000 rupee banknote (Pick 107a) on January 1, 1991, as part of the Sri Lanka Heritage series. This series was introduced to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and remained in circulation until 2006.

The obverse features the decorated Maligawa tusker Raja with his mahout on the right, a moonstone above a smaller caparisoned elephant with a casket on the left, and a carved panel with a standing Gaja Sinha at the bottom left. The reverse depicts the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy with two peacocks at the bottom. The note measures 157 x 78.5 mm and was printed by De La Rue.