25 cents 1946 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 44 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 25 cents issued in Sri Lanka in 1946. It is cataloged under Pick number 44.
The design features a blue color scheme on a lilac and olive underprint. The dimensions of the note are 101 x 51 mm, and it is composed of paper.
The paper composition enhances the quality of the banknote. The State Bank of Ceylon was established in 1941, managing the issuance of currency during this period.
The design features a blue color scheme on a lilac and olive underprint. The dimensions of the note are 101 x 51 mm, and it is composed of paper.
The paper composition enhances the quality of the banknote. The State Bank of Ceylon was established in 1941, managing the issuance of currency during this period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on lilac and olive underprint
- Dimensions
- 101 x 51 mm
- Pick catalog
- 44
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued this 25-cent banknote in 1946. This was part of an effort to address post-war economic conditions and provide smaller denominations for daily transactions. The issuance followed changes in the colonial administration, reflective of Ceylon’s monetary needs at the time.
The front side design features a portrait of a British monarch, with inscriptions in English and Tamil. The note is printed in blue on a lilac and olive underprint. Classified as Pick 44, this banknote measures 101 x 51 mm and was printed on paper, a common choice for the period's lower denominations.
