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Sri Lanka Banknote Pair
Sri Lanka Banknote Pair
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Discover a culturally rich and numismatically significant duo in this collectible set featuring two modern banknotes from Sri Lanka’s “Development, Prosperity and Sri Lanka Dancers” series. These notes showcase artistic design, national symbolism, and the evolution of currency in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
🧾 Included Banknotes
- 20 Rupees 2010 P-123a UNC
- 50 Rupees 2016 P-124d VF
Design Highlights:
20 Rupees
- Obverse: View of the Port of Colombo, intertwined with imagery of the Serendib Scops Owl (a native species) and a Baronet butterfly, each symbolizing natural heritage.
- Reverse: Features a Ves Netuma dancer in full traditional costume alongside a Geta Bera drummer and symbolic motifs like the punkalasa (pot of plenty), celebrating prosperity and cultural identity.
- Security Features: Includes a watermark of the owl with electrotype “20” and a visible security thread.
50 Rupees
- Obverse: Central depiction of the Manampitiya Bridge, an example of Sri Lankan engineering, flanked by a Dull-Blue Flycatcher bird and a Blue Oakleaf butterfly, symbolizing natural beauty and harmony.
- Reverse: Shows a Vadiga Patuna dancer and a Yakbera drummer, capturing the lively rhythm of Sri Lanka’s traditional performance arts.
- Watermark: The dull-blue flycatcher and electrotype “50” enhance authenticity and security
🏛️ Historical & Cultural Context
Both banknotes are part of the “Development, Prosperity and Sri Lanka Dancers” series introduced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, where imagery reflects national progress, artistic heritage, and natural species endemic to the island nation.
Whether you’re building a world currency collection or focusing on Asian banknote series, this Sri Lankan pair offers both educational depth and visual diversity worthy of display and study.
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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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