{"product_id":"ceylon-25-cents-1942-p-44a-f","title":"Ceylon 25 Cents 1942 P-44a F","description":"\u003cp\u003e🧠 Historical \u0026amp; Numismatic Significance\u003cbr\u003eThis 25 Cents banknote was issued by the Government of Ceylon during World War II, a period when Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) was a British crown colony. Wartime shortages of metal led to the issuance of fractional paper currency to supplement small change traditionally made from coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe note’s design reflects its era and authority: the obverse features a portrait of King George VI, underlining Ceylon’s status within the British Empire at the time, and carries official legal-tender wording in English, Sinhala, and Tamil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough part of general circulation when issued, this variety is now demonetized and prized by collectors for its wartime context and colonial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Design Details\u003cbr\u003eObverse:\u003cbr\u003eCentral portrait of King George VI\u003cbr\u003eText reads: “THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON… THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE RUPEES TWENTY FIVE CENTS” in three languages (English, Sinhala, Tamil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse:\u003cbr\u003eMinimalistic design bearing the serial number only\u003cbr\u003eThe multi-lingual lettering and iconic monarch portrait make this note a window into colonial fiscal history and Sri Lanka’s multicultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📚 Educational Notes\u003cbr\u003eColonial Monetary History: This note exemplifies British colonial monetary practices in Asia and how global conflict influenced currency design and supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFractional Currency: Fractional denominations like this 25 Cents note were practical responses to coin shortages during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultilingual Script: The trilingual inscriptions reflect Ceylon’s linguistic diversity and administrative policy under British rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🛍️ Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ceylon 25 Cents 1942 P-44a banknote offers more than nominal value — it’s a tangible paper artifact from World War II, embodying colonial history, emergency currency issuance, and cultural context. An excellent addition for collectors of British Commonwealth notes, South Asian history buffs, or educators exploring wartime economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. Please review the full policy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extremebanknotes.com\/policies\/terms-of-service\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore purchasing. By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eSerial Number Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eActual serial numbers on banknotes vary from piece to piece. The serial shown in product photos may not match the banknote you receive, but all items are guaranteed authentic and graded as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Extreme Banknotes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55329471725902,"sku":null,"price":6100.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/8647\/3806\/files\/IMG_5446.jpg?v=1770801674","url":"https:\/\/extremebanknotes.com\/products\/ceylon-25-cents-1942-p-44a-f","provider":"Extreme Banknotes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}