Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) TradingHours.com
The Sri Lankan Rupee is the primary currency of Sri Lanka. This currency is used by an estimated 21,670,000 people. Based on our estimate, Sri Lankan Rupee is the #50 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Sri Lankan Rupee is "LKR". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 144. The currency symbol for the Rupee is "₨".
Sri Lankan Rupee conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
LKR Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Sri Lankan Rupee is Sri Lanka.
There are approximately 21,670,000 people around the world who use the Sri Lankan Rupee. The Sri Lankan Rupee is the #50 most used widely currency is the world.
21,670,000 user population
Ranked #50 in the worldLKR Exchange Rates
1 Sri Lankan Rupee equals:
† Rates last updated at 40 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
LKR Currency Facts
LKR Details
| ISO 4217 Code | LKR |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 144 |
| Unit Name | Rupee |
| Symbol | ₨ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
LKR Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ₨10, ₨20, ₨50, ₨100, ₨500, ₨1000, ₨2000, ₨5000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | N.a. |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
LKR Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.cbsl.gov.lk |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 21,670,000 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #50 |
| LKR Inflation Rate | 2.14% |
| Inflation Rank | #72 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2020 LKR Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Sri Lankan Rupee may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Duruthu Poya | January 10, 2020 | Closed |
| Tamil Thai Pongal | January 15, 2020 | Closed |
| National Day | February 4, 2020 | Closed |
| Navam Poya | February 8, 2020 | Closed |
| Mahasivarathri | February 21, 2020 | Closed |
| Medin Poya | March 9, 2020 | Closed |
| Bak Poya | April 7, 2020 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2020 | Closed |
| Tamil New Year's Eve | April 12, 2020 | Closed |
| Tamil New Year | April 13, 2020 | Closed |
| May Day | May 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Vesak Poya Day | May 7, 2020 | Closed |
| Vesak Poya Day | May 8, 2020 | Closed |
| Id-Ul-Fitr | May 25, 2020 | Closed |
| Poson Poya | June 5, 2020 | Closed |
| Esala Poya | July 4, 2020 | Closed |
| Id-ul-Allah | August 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Nikini Poya | August 3, 2020 | Closed |
| Binara Poya | September 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Adhi Vap Poya | October 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid-ul-Milad | October 30, 2020 | Closed |
| Vap Poya | October 30, 2020 | Closed |
| Diwali | November 14, 2020 | Closed |
| Il Poya | November 29, 2020 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2020 | Closed |
| Unduvap Poya | December 29, 2020 | Closed |