Collection Items
5 Rupees - King George VI
| Denomination: | 5 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1945 |
| Issuer: | Government of Ceylon |
| Portrait: | King George VI |
| Design: | Lion emblem and tropical scenery |
| Condition: | Very Fine (VF) |
This colonial-era note features King George VI on the obverse and traditional Ceylonese imagery on the reverse. The design incorporates the distinctive Ceylonese lion which would later become the national symbol of Sri Lanka.
10 Rupees - Central Bank Issue
| Denomination: | 10 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1951 |
| Issuer: | Central Bank of Ceylon |
| Design: | Temple of the Tooth |
| Features: | Sinhalese, Tamil, and English text |
| Condition: | Extremely Fine (EF) |
One of the first notes issued by the Central Bank of Ceylon after its establishment in 1950. The design features the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.
2 Rupees - Elephant Design
| Denomination: | 2 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1954 |
| Issuer: | Central Bank of Ceylon |
| Design: | Ceylon Elephant |
| Colour: | Orange and brown |
| Condition: | About Uncirculated (AU) |
The Ceylon elephant is an iconic symbol of the island's wildlife. This design celebrates the natural heritage of Ceylon with detailed engraving of the elephant in its natural habitat.
50 Rupees - King George VI (Later Issue)
| Denomination: | 50 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1949 |
| Issuer: | Government of Ceylon |
| Portrait: | King George VI |
| Design: | Coconut palms and colonial emblem |
| Condition: | Fine (F) |
Issued just after independence, this note still features King George VI as Ceylon remained a Dominion. Higher denomination notes like this 50 Rupees are particularly scarce from this period.
100 Rupees - Sigiriya Lion
| Denomination: | 100 Rupees |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1956 |
| Issuer: | Central Bank of Ceylon |
| Design: | Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
| Colour: | Purple and multicolour |
| Condition: | Very Fine (VF) |
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Ceylon's most important archaeological monuments. This high denomination note showcases the country's rich cultural heritage.