1970 Elections Sangabodhi Bank
Sri Lanka - UNP Fantasy bill
UNP Hand bill printed for the 1970 May 27th General Elections
by Thowfeek Stores, Colombo
The UNP hand bill is printed in approxomate size of Rs 100
currency notes in circulation around that time.
| Predominant Colors | : Green & Red | |
| Size | : 165 x 84 mm |
| Numeral | : 2513 | |
| Print | : 100 dpi Block |
| Printer | : Thowfeek Stores, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
FRONT: Landscape
SRI SANGABODHI BANK on bottom center Banner, and on top in
Sinhala. Buddhist Era (BE) Year 2513 in four corners.
On left within circle the Elephant political symbol of United National
Party (UNP).
On right within frame portrait photograph of Dudley Senanayake facing
forward left former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
Geometric and floral designs printed in Green party color of UNP with
red overprint in central vertical band.
BACK: Landscape
In Sinhala SRI SANGABODHI BANK on top center Banner, and
centered at bottom in English, with Publisher
THOWFEEK STORES COLOMBO in smaller letters below.
Buddhist Era(BE) Year 2513 in four corners.
On right Radiating portrait of Buddha facing forward left.
On left drawing of Lankan king offering flowers facing right.
Geometric and floral designs printed in Green party color of UNP
with red in central vertical band.
See also similar rival political party SLFP hand
bill.
The note design has been finely drawn by hand with the layout and design
of the dark brown Rs 100 note which had been in circulation since 1952.
Printed about 2% wider and 2% higer by two color 100 dpi
block printing.
Fantasy bill has been scanned at 300 dpi amd displayed at 75 dpi
The fantasy bill is from the Collection of Priyadarshan and found by him in
2006.