1978 - Inauguration of J. R.
Sri Lanka - Fantasy note
A Fantasy note printed for the Inauguration of J. R. Jayawardene as
president of Sri Lanka. A satirical note issued by supporters of the
United National Party which replaced the Sri Lanka Freedom Party in
elections 1977 July with a 5/6 majority.
The fantasy note is printed in maroon on unwatermarked paper has the
layout and design of the controversial SLFP Banda Hand raised Rs100
currency note of 1970.
| Predominant Color | : Maroon | |
| Size | : 165 x 91 mm |
| Denomination | : 000 | |
| Print | : 100 dpi Block |
| Printer | : Tilaka Press, Colombo 12, Sri Lanka |
FRONT: Landscape
Portrait of President J. R. Jayawardena on Left facing forward right.
Sr Lanka President Commemoration on top center banner in
Sinhala which has been translated to Tamil and English
SOUVENIR OF SRI LANKA PRESIDENT in smaller text below.
On right Lotus flower to left of small clear oblate circle.
000 in four corners with the elephant lo left logo of the
UNP on upper right. In center in five lines of Sinhala text
Not a currency note issued on behalf of Lanka Government. This
cannot be used for and Money transaction within Lanka
Signed in Sinhala H. A. S. Perera, Publisher.
Pot with Lotus buds in bottom center with 3 lines of Sinhala
text Our President Centuries will win
A pair of serial numbers in upper left and lower right written as
4/2 1978 which is the date of inaugaration.
BACK: Landscape
Sr Lanka President Commemoration on top center banner in
Sinhala which has been translated to Tamil and English
SOUVENIR OF SRI LANKA PRESIDENT in smaller text below.
000 in four corners. Kandyan dancer on left and a bunch
of 3 lotus on right. Outline of the Temple of tooth in Center with
coconut palm to right. PUBLISHED BY H. A. S. PERERA PRINTED AT TILAKA PRESS COLOMBO 12 in small text centered in bottom margin.
The note design has been neatly drawn by hand with the format and
colours of the 1970 Banda Hand raised Rs 100 currency note.
Printed 2% wider and 6% higher by single color 100 dpi block printing.
It was reported
in 1978 April issue of World Coin News.
Fantasy note has been scanned at 300 dpi amd displayed at 75 dpi
The fantasy note with 7 others was sold as a group by Fred Medis on
SLNS meeting auction in 2017 February.
Please correct any errors in my Sinhala Translation.