Obverse:

• Features an octagonal pavilion of the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, a significant Buddhist shrine housing the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
• The denomination is displayed in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
• Text includes:
  • Central Bank of Ceylon in Sinhala (ශ්‍රී ලංකා මහ බැංකුව), Tamil (இலங்கை மத்திய வங்கி), and English.
  • A legal tender statement affirming its validity for transactions within Sri Lanka.
• Signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank.
• The note’s denomination is written as Ten Rupees (රුපියල් දහයයි | பத்து ரூபாய் | TEN RUPEES).
• Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.

Reverse:

• Showcases the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Pagoda (Dagoba), an ancient Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, believed to have been visited by the Buddha during his third visit to Sri Lanka.
• The temple is a revered site, known for its intricate paintings and religious significance.
• Lettering includes:
  • "Dagoba, Raja Maha Vihare, Kelaniya" in Sinhala (දාගැබ, රජ මහා විහාරය, කැලණිය), Tamil (தாதுகோபுரம், இராஜமகாவிஹார, களனி), and English.

Additional Information:

• Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Ceylon (now Central Bank of Sri Lanka).
• Denomination: 10 Rupees.
• Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856–1990).
• Condition: Available in various grades (UNC, XF, VF) depending on stock.

This historical Sri Lanka 10 Rupees note is a must-have for collectors of South Asian currency, showcasing two of the country's most significant Buddhist heritage sites.