2 rupees 1977 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 72Ab )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 72Ab. The dimensions of the note are 114 x 58 mm, and it is printed on cotton paper. The front side design features the signatures of Ronnie de Mel and Herbert E. Tennekoon, along with the date 26.8.1977 and the values 1.50 and 5.00. The color scheme includes light brown on lilac, light green, and a blue underprint.
The note was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., located in New Malden, Surrey, England. The banknote bears the signatures of two key figures: Ronnie de Mel, who served as the Minister of Finance from July 23, 1977, to January 18, 1988, and Herbert E. Tennekoon, who was the Governor of the Central Bank of Ceylon from July 1, 1971, to January 22, 1979.
In 1977, Sri Lanka underwent significant economic reforms and developments aimed at modernizing its financial systems and managing inflation. The currency issues during this year were part of broader efforts to stabilize the economy.
The note was produced by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., located in New Malden, Surrey, England. The banknote bears the signatures of two key figures: Ronnie de Mel, who served as the Minister of Finance from July 23, 1977, to January 18, 1988, and Herbert E. Tennekoon, who was the Governor of the Central Bank of Ceylon from July 1, 1971, to January 22, 1979.
In 1977, Sri Lanka underwent significant economic reforms and developments aimed at modernizing its financial systems and managing inflation. The currency issues during this year were part of broader efforts to stabilize the economy.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ronnie de Mel (Minister of Finance, 23 July 1977 - 18 January 1988); Herbert E. Tennekoon (Governor, CBC, 1 July 1971 - 22 January 1979)
- Date of issue
- 26 August 1977
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., New Malden, Surrey, England
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Light brown on lilac, light green, and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 114 x 58 mm
- Amount produced
- N/A
- Pick catalog
- 72Ab
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued the 2 Rupees banknote on August 26, 1977, during the Republic period (1972–1978). This issuance featured the signatures of Minister of Finance Ronnie de Mel and Governor Herbert E. Tennekoon.
The obverse displays the bank's name in Sinhala, Tamil, and English at the top, with a statue of King Parakramabahu I to the right. The reverse features the Medirigiriya Vatadage in Polonnaruwa. The note measures 114 x 58 mm and was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd., New Malden, Surrey, England.
