Currency in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a country with a long history and a similarly long and rich economic history. Coins used through different time periods of a country play an important role when studying the history of that country . Sri Lanka’s currency-use can be divided into following periods. Anuradhapura Era Polonnaruwa to Kotte Era Kandy Era Colonial Era Post-Independence Period since Establishment of the Central Bank of Ceylon Anuradhapura Era The first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC. Coins used in Anuradhapura Era Kahapana Swastika coins Maneless Lion coins Lakshmi Plaques ...