Sri Lankan Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) - Rs.
Eleventh Note Series (2010)
Theme: "Development, Prosperity and Sri Lankan Dancers"
Each note features endemic birds and butterflies on the front, with traditional Sri Lankan dancers and drummers on the back.
Rs. 20Maroon
128 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
At the center of the front of the note, is a drawing of the view of the Port of Colombo as seen now and in history.
Back Design
A traditional Ves Netuma Dancer dancing to the tune of the Geta Bera Drummer next to him.
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Rs. 50Blue
133 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
The newly constructed bridge in Manampitiya appears on the center of the note. The formerly used bridge, over which both trains and other vehicles ran, appears to the left of the new bridge. Above both, is the faint visualization of a historical railway arch bridge.
Back Design
A Vadiga Patuna Dancer (who belongs to the low country dancing tradition) dancing to the tune of the Yakbera drummer.
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Rs. 100Orange
138 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
The Norochcholai Coal Power Plant appears at the center with the Laxapana waterfall, symbolizing Sri Lanka's energy development.
Back Design
A Bharatanatyam dancer performing the classical dance form with traditional attire.
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Rs. 500Purple
143 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
The World Trade Center twin towers and the Bank of Ceylon head office building in Colombo, representing modern development.
Back Design
A Thelme Dancer performing the traditional mask dance with a Yak Bera drummer.
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Rs. 1,000Green
148 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
A drawing of the newly constructed Ramboda tunnel, with another drawing of the rock wall before the tunnel was built, showcasing infrastructure development.
Back Design
A Malpadaya Dancer performing with a Daul Bera drummer, representing upcountry dance traditions.
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Rs. 2,000Blue75th Anniversary Commemorative
151 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
Features the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Head Office Building, the Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower, and a stylized Colombo skyline. Includes the 75th anniversary logo commemorating CBSL's founding.
Back Design
Features a stylized map of Sri Lanka, the Water Lily (national flower), and the Central Bank's vision statement. Theme: 'Stability for Prosperity'.
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Rs. 5,000Gold/Brown
153 x 67 mmFront
Back
Front Design
Drawings of two dams - the Weheragala dam (Moragahakanda) on the left and the Canyon dam (Garanadu) on the right, representing water resource development.
Back Design
Nagaraksha and Guruluraksha Dancers performing traditional devil dance rituals.
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Cultural Significance of Banknote Designs
Traditional Dancers
ves Netuma
Traditional Kandyan dance performed during the Esala Perahera festival, featuring elaborate headdresses and costumes
vadiga Patuna
Low country dance tradition from the southern coastal regions
bharatanatyam
Classical dance form with origins in South India, popular in northern Sri Lanka
thelme
Traditional mask dance depicting characters from folklore
🥁 Traditional Drums
get Bera
Traditional Kandyan drum used in temple ceremonies
yak Bera
Low country drum associated with ritual dances
daul Bera
Large cylindrical drum played during processions
🏺 Cultural Symbols
punkalasa
The 'pot of plenty' - an ancient symbol representing prosperity and abundance
liya Vela
Stylized floral vine motif found in traditional Sri Lankan art
nagaraja
Seven-headed cobra, a symbol of protection in Buddhist iconography
guard Stones
Ancient carved stones placed at entrances to temples for protection
Currency information sourced from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Last verified: January 2026.
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