1979 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 2 Rupees Banknote

Obverse: The front of the note prominently features an illustration of the Puntius nigrofasciatus fish, a species native to Sri Lanka, swimming towards the right in red and orange hues. Surrounding the fish are intricate water patterns and a decorative sunburst design in the top right corner. The denomination "2" is displayed in all four corners, with "TWO RUPEES" written in Sinhala, Tamil, and English on the left side of the note. The serial number "A/24 498563" is printed in the top left corner. The issue date is "1979-03-26," with signatures of the Governor of the Central Bank and other officials beneath the denominations.

Obverse lettering: ශ්‍රී ලංකා මහ බැංකුව (Sri Lanka Central Bank), CENTRAL BANK OF CEYLON, TWO RUPEES, A/24 498563, 1979-03-26

Reverse: The reverse side showcases an intricate design featuring a Ceylonese lizard climbing a branch, with a Cethosia nietneri nietneri butterfly hovering above it. The plant depicted is Murraya clementii, which is native to the region. The denomination "2" is again visible in both top corners, with "TWO RUPEES" written at the bottom in three languages.

Reverse lettering: CENTRAL BANK OF CEYLON, TWO RUPEES, Cethosia nietneri nietneri, Murraya clementii

Size ±: 108 x 60 mm

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