| Frequently
Asked Questions
What’s
the standard voltage used in Sri Lanka?
230 – 240 Volts 50 cycles A.C
What
are the Postal charges?
For information on postal rates contact, the General Post
Office, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01. Tel. 326203 Cost
of postage for PPC – Rs.14.00
What
are the Prohibited items to export and import?
Ivory, Antiques, Living plants, reptiles and living animals
are prohibited. Precious stone could be carried with permit.
What
is the Currency used in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a decimal currency system. One Sri Lanka rupee
divided into 100 Sri Lanka cents. Currency notes are in the
denominations of Rs. 10/-, Rs. 20/-, Rs. 50/-, Rs. 100/-,
Rs. 500/-, Rs. 1000/-, Denominations are clearly marked in
figure on both sides of notes and stated in English addition
to Sinhala and Tamil Coins commonly in use are the following
denominations: 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, One
Rupee, Two Rupees, Five Rupees and Ten Rupees.
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