Information:
| Reference | P#32 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Period | Ceylon - Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Currency | Rupees |
| Denomination | 5 Rupees |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Ceylon |
| Year | 1941 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 152x102 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse textTHE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON
PROMISES TO PAY THE
BEARER ON DEMAND
THE SUM OF
FIVE RUPEES
1st. FEBRUARY 1941
Obverse symbolBrown on lilac and blue underprint.
Portrait of George VI at left.
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textGOVERNMENT OF CEYLON
FIVE RUPEES
Reverse symbolThuparama Dagoba temple at center.
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1941-Feb-01 | 1941-Feb-01 | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |