Sri Lankan Rupee
(LKR) Insights
Currency of island nation famous for tea, tourism, and apparel exports; 2022 economic crisis saw LKR collapse amid first sovereign default since independence; IMF programme and debt restructuring underway; significant diaspora remittance dependency
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Sri Lankan Rupee.
LKR
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
₨
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1/100 = Cent Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Sri Lanka
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
LKR 10
Coins
LKR 1
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Sri Lankan Rupee, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
LKR Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Sri Lankan Rupee's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports (fuel, food); lower tea/apparel revenues; lower remittance values in LKR
Weak Currency Impact
Higher remittance values; boosts tea/apparel exports; higher fuel import costs
Remittance Role
Sri Lanka is highly remittance-dependent (~$4.5 billion/year); major sources Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Italy, USA
Central Bank Tools
Standing Deposit Facility Rate, Standing Lending Facility Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX interventions
Common Questions About Sri Lankan Rupee
Everything you need to know about LKR exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.