Ceylon P35 2 Rupees

Pick: P35
Date: 20.12.1941 - 01.03.1949
Colour: Violet and brown.

Front: King George VI. George VI (14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India, and the first Head of the Commonwealth.

Back: Sigiriya Rock, lake, and trees.  Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India.

Watermark: Chinthe.

Printer: Unknown, India

Size: 127 x 76 mm

Varieties
a. 1ST FEBRUARY 1941. Signature H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins. Straight edge.
a. 20TH DECEMBER 1941. Signature H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins.

a. 19TH SEPTEMBER 1942. Signature H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins.
a. 4TH AUGUST 1943. Signature H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins.
a. 24TH JUNE 1945. Signature O. E. Goonetilleke & C. E. Jones.
a. 7TH MAY 1946. Signature O. E. Goonetilleke & C. E. Jones.
a. 1st MARCH 1949. Signature C. E. Jones & T. D. Perera.
s. Specimen.

This note is available with straight cut or perforated left edge.

Catalog Value:
a.