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20 Rupees
| Issuer | Central Bank of Sri Lanka |
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| Year | 2010-2022 |
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| Value | 20 Rupees |
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| Obverse lettering | ශ්රී ලංකා මහ බැංකුව இலங்கை மத்திய வங்கி CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA රුපියල් විස්සයි இருபது ரூபாய் TWENTY RUPEES |
| Reverse description | The central vignette portrays a Ves Netuma dancer in full traditional costume comprising the classical 64 ornaments, accompanied by a drummer playing the Geta Bera, the traditional Kandyan drum distinguished by its knot construction and used in ceremonial dances. In the upper right, a Guard Stone is rendered in fine detail, incorporating the «Punkalasa» (pot of plenty) and «Liya Vela» (single floral scroll) motifs characteristic of ancient Sri Lankan temple architecture. The composition is framed with guilloche borders and complementary underprint patterns. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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