Currency Profile

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.

ISO codeLKR
SymbolRs
Central bankCentral Bank of Sri Lanka
Minor unitCent
RegionAsia Pacific
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Sri Lanka

Currency facts

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.

Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Sri Lanka

Currency coverage

Where the Sri Lankan rupee is official

Official tenderSri Lanka

Countries

Country guides

Countries in this directory where the Sri Lankan rupee is official tender.

FAQ

LKR questions

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.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

Sources and review

Official references and editorial review