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2 Rupees, Sri Lanka, 1941–1949 (Pick 35)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1941-1949

Issuing entity

British Ceylon

This 2 Rupees note was issued in Sri Lanka, with dates recorded from 1941–1949. It belongs to the Rupee (1871-1972) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 128 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 35.

Obverse: Violet and brown on blue and green underprint. Portrait of George VI at left. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER / FOR THE PAYMENT OF / ANY AMOUNT / TWO RUPEES / 12th JULY 1944”. Reverse: Sigiriya rock at center. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / SIGIRIYA ROCK”. Watermark: Chinze. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
128 × 76 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Chinze

Technical characteristics

Currency
Rupee (1871-1972)
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
Violet and brown on blue and green underprint. Portrait of George VI at left.
Reverse
Sigiriya rock at center.
Obverse lettering
GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER / FOR THE PAYMENT OF / ANY AMOUNT / TWO RUPEES / 12th JULY 1944
Reverse lettering
GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / SIGIRIYA ROCK

Identification

Value
2 Rupees
Dates recorded
1941-1949
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 35

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P35
  • NumistaN# 233689

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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