| Issuer | Government of Ceylon |
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| Year | 1917-1939 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 114 × 64 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom |
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| Reference(s) | P#16 |
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| Obverse lettering | THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON Promises to pay the Bearer on Demand the Sum of ONE RUPEE රුපියලයි ஒரு ரூபாய் Colombo, 1st May 1917 FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON COMMISSIONER OF CURRENCY |
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| Numisquare ID | 2597197080 |
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