Issued in 1962 by the Central Bank of Ceylon, this 5 Rupees banknote belongs to one of the early post-independence series. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the right, accompanied by the Central Bank seal and bilingual inscriptions in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, reflecting the island’s official languages. The border incorporates intricate traditional patterns.
The reverse depicts the Jetavanaramaya stupa in Anuradhapura, one of the world’s tallest ancient brick structures, surrounded by decorative motifs inspired by Ceylonese architecture and art.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a subtle Chinze watermark and fine line printing to deter counterfeiting. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., London.
The dimensions are 130 × 70 mm, and it is cataloged under Pick number P‑68a.
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Features
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Ceylon |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1972) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1962-1964 |
| Value | 5 Rupees |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 124 × 63 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
