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Currency of Srilanka is Sri Lankan Rupee

Currency of Srilanka

Currency of Sri Lanka is Sri Lankan Rupee. One Sri Lankan Rupee consists of 100 cents. Coins come in the denomination 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and Rs. 1, 2, 5 and 10. The higher value denominations are found as notes, namely Rs.10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000.

Travelers Cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at various commercial banks and hotels. Banks charge a 0.5% handling fee and a commission, which varies from bank to bank, while encashing Travelers Cheques. The use and acceptance of credit cards is widespread. While visiting a remote area it is advisable to arrange for an alternative mode of payment apart from credit card.

The approximate value of Sri Lankan money vis-à-vis major currencies of the world is given below.

Foreign Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
1 U.S. Dollar 100 LKR
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 76 LKR
1 BRITISH POUND 182 LKR
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 79 LKR
1 CHINESE YUAN 12 LKR
1 INDIAN RUPEE 2.3 LKR
1 JAPANESE YEN 0.92 LKR


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