2 Rupees 26.8.1977 (Front: Statue of Parakramabahu I in Polonnaruwa. Back: Medirigiriya Vatadage, Sri Lanka. Watermark: Chinthe ("Chinze") lion. Security features: Watermark. Running serial numbers. Some banknote design elements fluorescing under ultraviolet light. Predominant colour: Brown. Artist: Unknown. Engraver: No info. Signatures: Ronnie de Mel (Minister of Finance, 23 July 1977 - 18 January 1988); Herbert E. Tennekoon (Governor, CBC, 1 July 1971 - 22 January 1979. Appointed by Sirimavo Bandaranaike). Security thread: Solid, 0.5 mm thin, embedded. Printing method: Intaglio. Issuer: Central Bank of Ceylon. Date of Issue: 26 August 1977. Total issue: N/a. Withdrawn from circulation: 1979. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld., New Malden, Surrey, England) (Serial # E/355 300580) UNC
Dimensions: 114 x 58 mm
Catalogue Number: P-72Ab (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Texts: Central Bank of Ceylon. Two Rupees.
Dimensions: 114 x 58 mm
Catalogue Number: P-72Ab (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Texts: Central Bank of Ceylon. Two Rupees.
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