{"product_id":"ceylon-10-rupees-1943-p-36aa-very-fine-w1","title":"1943 Ceylon 10 Rupees Banknote - King George VI - Temple of the Tooth - Fine\/VF\/w1","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Wartime Treasure of the Indian Ocean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eOwn a piece of colonial history with this authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e1943 Ten Rupees note\u003c\/b\u003e from Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). Issued by the Government of Ceylon during the height of the Second World War, this note is a favorite among collectors for its vibrant purple and blue hues and its depiction of one of the world's most sacred Buddhist sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a sharp, left-facing portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/b\u003e (1895–1952) in formal military attire. The text is presented in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, reflecting the island's diverse heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases a detailed engraving of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eSri Dalada Maligawa\u003c\/i\u003e) in Kandy. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most important religious shrines in the Buddhist world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"J\/15\" Prefix:\u003c\/b\u003e This specific prefix helps specialists identify the printing run and period of issue within the wartime series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced by the renowned security printers, Thomas De La Rue \u0026amp; Company, Limited, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Government of Ceylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Rupees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 4th August 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e J\/15 984672.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eFine \/ Very Fine (Circulated)\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eThis note shows signs of honest circulation consistent with its 80+ year age. It features typical vertical and horizontal folds, original paper body with some natural softening, and slight corner wear. The colors remain impressively bright and the engravings are clear and legible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Wartime Ceylon notes are highly collectible due to their historical context. Many were carried by British and Allied servicemen stationed on the island. Finding a 10 Rupee note—a higher denomination for the period—with such intact color and no major damage is an excellent opportunity for \"World War II\" or \"British Commonwealth\" specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive what you see in the photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor international orders, we use royal mail international.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925808361854,"sku":"EB-156488722800","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_8c8218d2-0c00-43fb-a4aa-841d1eb64d61.jpg?v=1773126882","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/ceylon-10-rupees-1943-p-36aa-very-fine-w1","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}