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| Currency: | Sri Lankan rupee |
| Currency code: | LKR |
| Central Bank: | Central bank of Sri Lanka |
| Currency symbol: | රු, ரூ, Rs |
| Currency sub unit: | cents |
| Bank notes: | රු.20, රු.50, රු.100, රු.500, රු.1000, රු.5000 |
| Coins: | 25, 50 cents, රු.1, රු.2, රු.5, රු.10 |
The official currency of Sri Lanka is the rupee - abbreviated to LKR, with 1 rupee being divided into 100 cents.
The rupee is issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and has been the official currency in Sri Lanka since 1872.
Prior to the use of the rupee, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) used the British pound as its currency.
The most commonly used bills for the rupee are the 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000 notes.
Street food meal
258 LKR 
A cup of coffee
366 LKR
1 kg of tomatoes
210 LKR
½ day at Elephant Freedom Project
6,500 LKR
A 1 km taxi ride
50 LKR
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No, the official currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee and you cannot use Indian rupees as these are two completely different currencies.
The main symbols for the rupee are රු, ரூ, Rs- the currency code is LKR.
Yes, most major credit cards are widely accepted in Sri Lanka.
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Karen Leanne WoodReasonable rates. Good currency quality.
PTExcellent service all round - especially having my order delivered to the door. My only reason for removing one star was that I had ordered my delivery for August 8 and it arrived yesterday, August 6. Purely by chance, I was at home and, luckily, able to receive it. I guess that is more to do with the vagaries of Australia Post services, but shouldn't complain about them being so efficient, should I? Thank you all concerned
TinaMy issue was resolved professionally and in an acceptable time frame.
Ian Stanley RasmussenExcellent service.ordered and paid online and arranged to pick up from shop. Kept informed of progress by email and arrangements to pick up. All ready as planned Will recommend to others and use this service again
customerWa bit cumbersome having to put in all the BPay details but the funds were in my foreign currency account within 2 hours.
John Francis Palamaragood service and fair exchange rate , better online than instore , good delivery and pickup instore
Paul HarropVery simple easy to follow on-line process. The in store receival process was equally fuss free - simple and quick. I use Travelex regularly and this most recent transaction went the same way as those before it. I recomend it for those short of time and in need of something simple and that works.
John KrilAll efficient and good. Lady at collection could have been a bit friendlier
Ann WardI ordered my currency on line and the in shop service was excellent when I picked it up. However, the notification emails were confusing, for example: 1. The first email stated "your order will be ready for collection on or after 05 August" but also stated "Your order will be held at the store until close of business on your nominated collection date". 2. An email received on 02 August stated "Your order is now ready for collection" but also stated "Your order will be ready for collection on or after 05 August". Otherwise, excellent service and I would recommend it.
CharlieEasy as. Ordered on-line, and picked up the money just after passing through passport control. No queue, no waiting. Very straight forward.
SimonQuick and fast service. Wonderful customer service. Thank you.
BrendanVery good service. Will use again
Nelvis Daniel GonanoStraightforward transaction. no issues
rcpvery nice and helpful lady at Castle Towers
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