Sri Lanka Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Sri Lanka reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and political changes. Since its independence in 1948, Sri Lanka has issued several series of banknotes representing its national identity and economic development.
Current banknotes in circulation
Sri Lanka' s current banknotes belong to the series issued in 2010. These denominations range from 20 to 5000 rupees and feature colorful designs highlighting the country' s fauna, flora and landmarks. The 5000 rupee bill, the highest denomination, depicts a peacock, the national symbol, while the 1000 rupee note features the famous Temple of the Tooth Buddha in Kandy.
Historical banknotes and landmarks in note-keeping
Sri Lanka' s first banknotes were issued in 1951, three years after independence, when the country was still called Ceylon. An important milestone was the introduction of the Sri Lankan rupee in 1972, replacing the Ceylonese rupee. In 1979, a commemorative series was launched to celebrate the 2500th anniversary of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment in the country's notafilia. Over the years, the banknotes have evolved to include better security features and reflect the changing national identity.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| 1€ | Rs322.10 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital city | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| ISO2 | LK |
| ISO3 | LKA |
| Catalogued banknotes | 195 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Sri Lanka banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Old Sri Lanka banknotes
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