Government Of Ceylon

WWII Fractional 50 cent notes

Issued during the WWII metal shortage.

The Notes on paper with no watermark, are 4.25 x 2.25 inches,
and were printed at India Government Security Press.

Pick#	Date	Value	Mintage	Signatures	Serial #s
P045	1942-02-01	0.50	17214K	H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins	A/1 000001 - A/17 214000
P045	1942-07-14	0.50	15941K	H. J. Huxham & C. H. Collins	A/17 214001 - A/33 165000

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.