5 rupees 1970 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 73 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 73. The dimensions of this banknote are 125 x 64 mm. The front side features an orange and brown color scheme on a multicolored underprint. It is signed by N. M. Perera and W. Tennekoon and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson in New Malden.
This note is made of paper and has distinct colors that contribute to its overall design.
The State Bank of Sri Lanka introduced various denominations to provide currency stability during this period.
This note is made of paper and has distinct colors that contribute to its overall design.
The State Bank of Sri Lanka introduced various denominations to provide currency stability during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- N. M. Perera and W. Tennekoon
- Date of issue
- 1973-1977
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson, New Malden
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Orange and brown on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 73
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Ceylon issued this 5 rupees note in 1970. This series was introduced to update currency designs and incorporate enhanced security features. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson in New Malden, marking a continuation of their partnership in producing Ceylonese currency.
The front side of this Pick 73 note features an image of a sculpture from Avalokitesvara. The back side displays a stylized lion from the Yapahuwa rock fortress. The note is printed in orange and brown on a multicolored underprint and is signed by N. M. Perera and W. Tennekoon.
