50 rupees 2010 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 124a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 2010. It is cataloged under Pick number 124a.

The front side design features the date "1.1.2010" alongside the signatures of Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ajith Nivard Cabraal. The banknote is predominantly blue and grey, printed on paper, and measures 133 x 67 mm.

The note is signed by Mahinda Rajapaksa, who served as Finance Minister from 2005 to 2015, and Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank from 2006 to 2015.

Specifications

Signed by: MR₁ (Mahinda Rajapaksa, Finance Minister (2005-2015)), ANC₁ (Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank (2006-2015))
Date of issue: 2010-Jan-01
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue and grey
Dimensions: 133 x 67 mm
Pick catalog: 124a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued this 50 rupees banknote in 2010. It was part of a new series introduced on January 1, 2010, during the tenure of Mahinda Rajapaksa as Finance Minister and Ajith Nivard Cabraal as Governor of the Central Bank. The series aimed to modernize the currency with updated designs and security features.

The front side of the 50 rupees note features the date "1.1.2010" and carries the signatures of Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ajith Nivard Cabraal. It uses blue and grey colors in its design, measuring 133 x 67 mm. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 124a in numismatic references.