20 rupees 1995 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 109a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 109a. The note measures 129 x 65 mm and is printed on paper.

The front side design features the signatures of C. B. Kumaratunga and A. S. Jayawardena, along with the date 15.11.1995. The note is multicoloured.

This banknote was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.

Specifications

Signed by: Amarananda Jayawardena, Chandrika Bandaranika Kumaratunga
Date of issue: 1995-11-15
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Multicolour
Dimensions: 129 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 109a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued the 20 Rupees banknote (Pick 109a) on November 15, 1995. This series was introduced during the tenure of Governor Amarananda Jayawardena, who served from November 15, 1995, to June 30, 2004, and Finance Minister Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, who held office from September 30, 1994, to December 5, 2001.

The obverse features a traditional Garuda bird mask on the right side, with the signatures of C. B. Kumaratunga and A. S. Jayawardena. The reverse depicts two youths fishing, accompanied by images of sea shells and exotic fish. The banknote measures 129 x 65 mm and was printed by De La Rue, London.