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5 Rupees Diyatalawa; PoW Camp
| Issuer | Officer in Charge of Prisoners of War, Diyatalawa |
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| Year | 1901 |
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| In circulation to | Yes |
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| Obverse description | Black letterpress on tan paper with blue underprint. The British Royal coat of arms appears at upper centre, flanked by serial numbers at left and right. A central ornate cartouche with scrollwork frame carries the denomination in blue print, with "GOOD FOR" above and a three-line restriction notice below. |
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| Obverse lettering | No. Rs. 5. GOOD FOR FIVE RUPEES Current only within the Prisoners' Enclosure and payable at the Office of the Officer in charge of Prisoners of War, Diyatalawa. |
| Reverse description | Blank. |
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