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2 Rupees - Elizabeth II FAO
| Issuer | Central Bank of Ceylon |
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| Year | 1968 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central design features the statue of King Parakramabahu I, depicted from the waist up, holding an object in his hands and set against a stylized waterfall or rocky backdrop. Flanking the figure on both sides are detailed sheaves of rice or wheat, with a woven basket at the base, symbolizing agricultural abundance. The legend in Sinhala script arcs across the upper field, with Tamil script inscriptions along the lower left, and the English motto 'GROW MORE FOOD' running vertically along the right. A dashed inner border frames the entire design. The composition commemorates the FAO campaign to promote food production. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a large bold numeral '2' dominating the central field, with fine horizontal line engraving within the digit. Superimposed across the numeral are denomination inscriptions in Sinhala ('රැපියල් දෙකයි'), Tamil ('இரண்டு ரூபாய்'), and English ('TWO RUPEES'). The country name appears in Sinhala ('ශ්රී ලංකා') at the upper field and in English ('CEYLON') along the right, with an additional Sinhala legend ('ලංකා') on the left. The date '1968' is inscribed at the base. A dashed inner border encircles the entire design. |
| Reverse script | Sinhala/Tamil/Latin |
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