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Central Bank Currency Museum

Established on 20 April 1982 at the Central Bank Head Office in Colombo Fort. The Central Bank Currency Museum traces the history of the usage of coins and notes in Sri Lanka since 3 BCE and has on display a large number of old coins and notes.

Address: 58, Sri Jayawardhanapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM except public and bank holidays
Price: free

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