Watch List notes:

(x) The folowing specimens prepared during Sirimavo Bandaranaike's second term of office as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, 1970-1977. All of the specimens are dated 22 May 1972, the date of the resolution to change the name of the country to Sri Lanka. Central Bank of Ceylon, an essay/proof for a proposed issue of 2 rupees, 22 May 1952, serial number E/240 000000, dark green and multicoloured, Sirimavo Bandaranaike (1916-2000) at right, reverse green, rice fields(Pick unrecorded, TBB unrecorded), in PCGS Currency holder 65PPQ Gem New Hole Punch Cancelled.

Estimate: £2000 - £3000