25 Cents, Sri Lanka, 1942–1949 (Pick 44)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1942-1949
Issuing entity
British CeylonThis 25 Cents note was issued in Sri Lanka, with dates recorded from 1942–1949. It belongs to the Rupee (1871-1972) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 101 × 51 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 44.
Obverse: King George VI. Its lettering reads “THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT / OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE RUPEES / TWENTY FIVE CENTS / ශත විසිපහ இருபத்தைந்து சதம்”. Translation given in the catalogue: “THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE RUPEES TWENTY FIVE CENTS Twenty five cents Twenty five cents”. Reverse: Series number.
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
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 101 × 51 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Currency
- Rupee (1871-1972)
- Demonetized
- Yes
Design
- Obverse
- King George VI
- Reverse
- Series number
- Obverse lettering
- THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT / OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE RUPEES / TWENTY FIVE CENTS / ශත විසිපහ இருபத்தைந்து சதம்
Identification
- Value
- 25 Cents
- Dates recorded
- 1942-1949
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 44
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Research required
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P44
- NumistaN# 259163
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.