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Dominion of Ceylon

Independent dominion between British rule and the Republic of Sri Lanka.

Kind: state
Region: South Asia, Asia
Recorded period: 1948 – 1972

Became the Republic of Sri Lanka in 1972.

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100 Rupees, Central Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 1956 (Pick 61)

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100 Rupees, Central Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 1956 (Pick 61)

1956

This 100 Rupees note was issued in Sri Lanka by the Central Bank of Ceylon, dated 1956. It belongs to the Rupee (1871-1972) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1972). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 61.…

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