2 rupees 1960 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 83a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1960, carries a denomination of 2 rupees. It features a color scheme of red and brown and displays an issued note design on the front side.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 83a. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference are included in the available details for this banknote.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 83a. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference are included in the available details for this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red and brown
- Pick catalog
- 83a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued the 2 Rupees banknote on August 18, 1960, as part of the 1956-1962 series. This series was introduced to standardize the nation's currency during a period of economic development.
The obverse features the national coat of arms on the left, printed in orange-red. The reverse depicts a pavilion, also in orange-red. The note measures 121 x 67 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
