5 rupees 1938 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 23b )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Sri Lanka, dated 1938, carries a denomination of 5 rupees. It features a color scheme of green and cream.
The note is listed under Pick number 23b. Its denomination and year are documented facts regarding this banknote.
The note is listed under Pick number 23b. Its denomination and year are documented facts regarding this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Pick catalog
- 23b
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote is the Government of Ceylon, which released this series in 1938. This series was introduced during a period of colonial administration under British rule, facilitating the local economy by standardizing currency issuance in Ceylon.
The front side design features detailed inscriptions stating "THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON" and the denomination of five rupees in multiple languages. The reverse side displays an intricate illustration of an elephant flanked by palm trees. This banknote, cataloged as Pick number 23b, was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, London.
