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Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
The Sri Lankan rupee is Sri Lanka's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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About the Sri Lankan Rupee
LKR shares the rupee name and Rs abbreviation with currencies elsewhere in South Asia. The three-letter code therefore prevents ambiguity in cross-border records.
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What is LKR?
LKR is the ISO 4217 code for the Sri Lankan rupee. The Sri Lankan rupee is Sri Lanka's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Who issues the Sri Lankan rupee?
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is the principal monetary authority associated with the Sri Lankan rupee.
Where is LKR official tender?
LKR is official tender in Sri Lanka.
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