2 Rupees, Sri Lanka, 1970 – tezbid
2 Rupees, Sri Lanka, 1970

2 Rupees, Sri Lanka, 1970

  • Rs. 500.00


Two rupee banknote of Sri Lanka, issued in 1970, by the Central Bank of Ceylon. The obverse features King Parakkrama, or Parakrambahu I (1153-1186 AD), who unified Sri Lanka under a single kingdom after a long period of division. He is known for building a number of irrigation works, as well his patronage of Buddhism. The name Parakrambahu was adopted by many other subsequent rulers of Sri Lanka. The reverse features  Medirigiriya Vatadage - a well preserved ancient Buddhist monument in Polonnaruwa. These notes were printed by London based Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company (1856-1990). 

Size: 113 mm* 57 mm
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Notes are in uncirculated condition. Notes are part of a lot - the piece you get may not be the one in the image, but will be in similar condition. Price is for 1 note. 

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