The original name of Sri Lankan currency was Ceylon rupee, and it was renamed Sri Lankan rupee in June 1973. There are eight denominations of banknotes circulating in Sri Lanka, namely, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 rupees, but small banknotes with denominations of 2 or 5 rupees are no longer used.
In addition, there are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 rupee circulating at the same time. Coins with 2, 5 and 10 added. The currency carry in Sri Lanka is 1 rupee, which is equal to 100 cent (cents).
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Precautions for consumption in Sri Lanka:
Credit cards issued by major banks in the world can be used in Sri Lanka, among which MasterCard, Visa and American Express are the most common. Most star-rated hotels, shopping malls and supermarkets can accept credit card payment, but there is a phenomenon that credit cards are stolen in Sri Lanka. Please try to use cash outside reputable star-rated hotels, shopping malls and supermarkets.
If strangers want to teach you how to use ATM, please don't accept their help. Please ask for a shopping voucher when shopping, and check the purchase amount before signing. You need to swipe your card once. Please don't let the salesperson swipe it again.
Most travel companies and jewelry stores accept payment in US dollars and local currency, while general stores do not accept payment in foreign currency. There are ATMs in the main business district. ?
Baidu Encyclopedia-Sri Lankan Rupee
China Consular Service Network-Sri Lankan Price Medical Care