500 rupees 1991 — Sri Lanka ( Pick: 106a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 rupees issued in Sri Lanka in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 106a. Its denomination and year are significant for documenting banknotes from this country.
The front side design features signatures of D. B. Wijethunga and H. N. S. Karunatillake, along with the date 1.1.1991 and numeric values. The note is characterized by a color scheme of red and cream, and measures 150 x 75 mm. It was printed by De La Rue.
The banknote is made of paper. In 1991, Sri Lanka's government was focusing on economic reforms to stabilize the economy during a challenging period.
The front side design features signatures of D. B. Wijethunga and H. N. S. Karunatillake, along with the date 1.1.1991 and numeric values. The note is characterized by a color scheme of red and cream, and measures 150 x 75 mm. It was printed by De La Rue.
The banknote is made of paper. In 1991, Sri Lanka's government was focusing on economic reforms to stabilize the economy during a challenging period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1991
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 106a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued the 500 rupee banknote on January 1, 1991, as part of the Sri Lanka Heritage series. This series was introduced to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
The obverse features a Kandyan dancer at the left center and two drummers on the right. The reverse displays a stork-billed kingfisher above the Abhayagiri Stupa in Anuradhapura, accompanied by orchids. The note measures 150 x 75 mm and was printed by De La Rue.
