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Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1 Rupee 1951 P-47 F+
Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1 Rupee 1951 P-47 F+
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Early Post-Independence Issue Featuring King George VI
Add a historically significant piece of South Asian currency to your collection with this 1951 Ceylon 1 Rupee banknote (P-47), issued by the Government of Ceylon during the early years following independence (1948). Offered in Fine+ (F+) condition, this note combines colonial legacy, transitional national identity, and classic engraved design.
🔎 Design Details
👑 Obverse (Front): King George VI
The front prominently features a portrait of George VI, reflecting Ceylon’s status as a British Dominion at the time. Even after independence in 1948, Ceylon remained within the Commonwealth, and British monarch imagery continued on its currency.
The surrounding design includes intricate guilloché patterns, ornate borders, and bilingual text (English, Sinhala, and Tamil), reflecting the island’s cultural and linguistic diversity.
📖 Interesting Facts
Issued After Independence (1948)
Although dated 1951, this note comes from the early years of independent Ceylon, making it part of a transitional monetary era.
Last Era Featuring King George VI in Ceylon
King George VI died in 1952. Notes like this represent the final period before currency designs began reflecting the reign of Elizabeth II.
Ceylon Became Sri Lanka in 1972
At the time of issue, the country was officially called Ceylon. It was renamed Sri Lanka in 1972, making earlier notes like this historically distinctive.
Classic British Engraving Style
The intricate scrollwork and anti-counterfeiting patterns are hallmarks of traditional British security printing, a style highly appreciated by collectors.
An affordable and attractive example of an increasingly collectible series.
🎯 Why This Note Belongs in Your Collection
- Early post-independence Ceylon issue
- Portrait of King George VI
- Strong historical transition piece
- Ideal for Commonwealth or South Asian collections
- Excellent value in F+ grade
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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