50 cents 1942 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 41 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 cents issued in Sri Lanka in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 41.
The banknote features black text on a red underprint. It has dimensions of 89 x 63 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by the Commissioners of Currency.
Sri Lanka issued multiple denominations during the 1940s, reflecting the economic conditions of that time.
The banknote features black text on a red underprint. It has dimensions of 89 x 63 mm and is printed on paper. The note is signed by the Commissioners of Currency.
Sri Lanka issued multiple denominations during the 1940s, reflecting the economic conditions of that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Commissioners of Currency
- Date of issue
- January 1, 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black text on red underprint
- Dimensions
- 89 x 63 mm
- Pick catalog
- 41
About this banknote
The Government of Ceylon issued the 50 cents banknote in 1942, during World War II under the Commission of Currency. This series was introduced as part of emergency currency measures due to the war, aiming to address coin shortages and facilitate small transactions effectively.
The front side design features a portrait and inscriptions that include the denomination, "FIFTY CENTS," in both English and local scripts. The note measures 89 x 63 mm, printed on paper with black text on a red underprint. It is cataloged as Pick number 41, signed by the Commissioners of Currency.
