Government Of Ceylon

WWII Fractional 25 cent notes

Issued during the WWII metal shortage.

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The Notes on paper with no watermark are 4 x 2 inches,
and were printed at India Government Security Press.

Pick# Date ValueMintageSignaturesSerial #s
P044 1942-02-010.25 22000K H. J. Huxham & C. H. CollinsA/1 000001 - A/22 1000000
P044 1942-07-140.25 24000K H. J. Huxham & C. H. CollinsA/23 000001 - A/46 1000000

With all notes dated before 1950 December 31st,
this note was demonetized on 1955 August 26th
and ceased to be legal tender with effect 1956 August 31st.