Currency - Sri Lankan rupees

	Currency - Sri Lankan rupees

This is the currency information page for Sri Lankan rupees (LKR) - used in: Sri Lanka. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Sri Lankan rupees (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.

Buy Sri Lankan rupees at best value

	Although it's not possible to buy Sri Lankan rupees in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres. For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Sri Lankan rupees. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Although it's not possible to buy Sri Lankan rupees in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.

For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Sri Lankan rupees. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

	Euro:	€1 = Rs166
	Dollar:	$1 = Rs149
	Pound:	£1 = Rs198

Choose other base currency:

Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: cents - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for Sri Lankan rupees:

Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, 1, 2, 5, 10 rupees.

Banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000 rupees.

Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

	LKR / EUR (Sep 2016)

LKR	EUR	LKR	EUR
100	0.60	2,000	12.05
200	1.20	5,000	30.12
300	1.81	10,000	60.24
500	3.01	25,000	150.60
1,000	6.02	50,000	301.20
1,500	9.04	100,000	602.41

	EUR / LKR (Sep 2016)

EUR	LKR	EUR	LKR
1	166	20	3,320
2	332	50	8,300
3	498	100	16,600
5	830	250	41,500
10	1,660	500	83,000
15	2,490	1,000	166,000

	LKR / USD (Sep 2016)

LKR	USD	LKR	USD
100	0.67	2,000	13.42
200	1.34	5,000	33.56
300	2.01	10,000	67.11
500	3.36	25,000	167.79
1,000	6.71	50,000	335.57
1,500	10.07	100,000	671.14

	USD / LKR (Sep 2016)

USD	LKR	USD	LKR
1	149	20	2,980
2	298	50	7,450
3	447	100	14,900
5	745	250	37,250
10	1,490	500	74,500
15	2,235	1,000	149,000

	LKR / GBP (Sep 2016)

LKR	GBP	LKR	GBP
100	0.51	2,000	10.10
200	1.01	5,000	25.25
300	1.52	10,000	50.51
500	2.53	25,000	126.26
1,000	5.05	50,000	252.53
1,500	7.58	100,000	505.05

	GBP / LKR (Sep 2016)

GBP	LKR	GBP	LKR
1	198	20	3,960
2	396	50	9,900
3	594	100	19,800
5	990	250	49,500
10	1,980	500	99,000
15	2,970	1,000	198,000