{"product_id":"ceylon-sri-lanka-1-rupee-1951-p-47-f","title":"Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1 Rupee 1951 P-47 F+","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Post-Independence Issue Featuring King George VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔎 Design Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👑 Obverse (Front): King George VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding design includes intricate guilloché patterns, ornate borders, and bilingual text (English, Sinhala, and Tamil), reflecting the island’s cultural and linguistic diversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Interesting Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued After Independence (1948)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough dated 1951, this note comes from the early years of independent Ceylon, making it part of a transitional monetary era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast Era Featuring King George VI in Ceylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing George VI died in 1952. Notes like this represent the final period before currency designs began reflecting the reign of Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeylon Became Sri Lanka in 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the time of issue, the country was officially called Ceylon. It was renamed Sri Lanka in 1972, making earlier notes like this historically distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic British Engraving Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intricate scrollwork and anti-counterfeiting patterns are hallmarks of traditional British security printing, a style highly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn affordable and attractive example of an increasingly collectible series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎯 Why This Note Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly post-independence Ceylon issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait of King George VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong historical transition piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Commonwealth or South Asian collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent value in F+ grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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. 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