Best of Ceylon and Sri Lanka Banknotes, Coins and Stamps
Largest collection of Banknotes, Coins, Stamps, Stamp Mini Sheets (souvenir sheets), First Day Covers, Mint Stamps & Used Stamps since 1935
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Ceylon & Sri Lanka Banknotes in Serial Number Sequence
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MINT STAMPS, 1992 - 2020
Collectors items (Banknotes, Stamps, Coins) in Ceylon & Sri Lanka Mint Stamps. Period: 1992 - 2020.
WORLD POST DAY, First Day Covers
Collectors items (Banknotes, Stamps, Coins) related to World Post Day in Ceylon & Sri Lanka First Day Covers. World Post Day an international day occurs on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which started in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was the begining of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over the world.
BANDARANAIKE, Mint Stamps, 2003 - 2003
Collectors items (Banknotes, Stamps, Coins) related to Bandaranaike in Ceylon & Sri Lanka Mint Stamps. Period: 2003 - 2003.
Stamps Banknotes Coins, DIALOGUE, 2001 - 2001
Collection of Banknotes, Stamps and Coins for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Dialogue Period: 2001 - 2001.
MINT STAMPS, 1997 - 1997
Collectors items (Banknotes, Stamps, Coins) in Ceylon & Sri Lanka Mint Stamps. Period: 1997 - 1997.
BANDA, Mint Stamps, 2003 - 2003
Collectors items (Banknotes, Stamps, Coins) related to Banda in Ceylon & Sri Lanka Mint Stamps. Period: 2003 - 2003.
Stamps Banknotes Coins, REVENUE
Collection of Banknotes, Stamps and Coins for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Revenue
Stamps Banknotes Coins, SRI LANKA, 1997 - 1997
Collection of Banknotes, Stamps and Coins for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Sri Lanka Period: 1997 - 1997.
Stamps Banknotes Coins, SRI LANKA RUPEE
Collection of Banknotes, Stamps and Coins for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Sri Lanka Rupee. The British pound became Ceylon's official money of account in 1825, replacing the Ceylonese rixdollar at a rate of 1 pound = 13 rixdollars, and British silver coin was made legal tender. Treasury notes denominated in pounds were issued in 1827, replacing the earlier rixdollar notes. Rixdollar notes not presented for exchange were demonetized in June 1831. The Indian rupee was made Ceylon's standard coin 26 September 1836, and Ceylon reverted to the Indian currency area. Pound-denominated treasury notes continued to circulate after 1836, along with the rupee. The legal currency remained British silver and accounts were kept in pounds, shillings and pence. However, payments were made in rupees and annas at the 'fictitious par' (fixed accounting rate) of 2 shillings per rupee (i.e., 1 pound = 10 rupees). The Bank of Ceylon was the first private bank to issue banknotes on the island (1844) and Treasury notes were withdrawn in 1856. The Indian rupee was formally established as the unlimited legal tender 18 June 1869. The rupee was decimalized 23 August 1871. Thus, the rupee of 100 cents became Ceylon's money of account and sole legal tender effective 1 January 1872, replacing British currency at a rate of 1 rupee = 2 shillings 3 pence. Today in Sri Lanka there are coins in the denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1, 2, 5, 10 Rupees. There are banknotes in the denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1000 and 2000 Rupees.
Stamps, VESAK LANTERNS
Collection of Stamps for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Vesak Lanterns. Vesak is the festival, which is celebrated with high enthusiasm and elaborate preparations. Basically this is a religious festival commemorating the birth of Buddha the founder of Buddhism. This festival is celebrated in all the countries where Buddhists live in considerable number. These include India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Tibet, Laos, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
However the name of the festival vary widely. 'Vesak' is a word in Singhalese, the language of the majority Buddhists in Sri Lanka. The main emphasis in celebrating this festival is to commemorate the events in Buddha's life namely his birth, enlightenment and passing away. Generally, the purpose of festival remains same all over the world, the way it is celebrated defer. People make Lanterns, which are generally referred to as vesak lanterns, of various shapes and sizes incorporating coloured electric lights. These lanterns are displayed in private houses as well as in streets and public places. Huge lanterns with considerable artistic appeal attract many people to the places where they are displayed.
Stamps, ROCK CARVINGS
Collection of Stamps for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Rock Carvings.
Sri Lanka Stamps, CINEMA
Collection of Stamps for Sri Lanka (& Ceylon before 1972). Collectors items related to Cinema
