Sri Lankan Rupee Symbol (Rs)
The Sri Lankan Rupee is abbreviated in English as 'Rs' (or SLRs), in Sinhala script as රු (U+0DBB U+0DD4), and in Tamil script as ரூ (U+0BB0 U+0BC2). Issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, it is the official legal currency of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Sri Lankan Rupee.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | Rs | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Multi-script abbreviation) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | Rs | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "Rs " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Sri Lankan Rupee Symbol (Rs) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type Rs directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type Rs directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type Rs
Android (Gboard)
Type Rs
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Sri Lankan Rupee symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In English commercial documents, 'Rs' or 'Rs.' is written before the amount (Rs. 1,500.00). In trilingual Sri Lankan official currency typography, the Sinhala රු and Tamil ரூ abbreviations appear alongside English Rs. 1 Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the Indian Rupee symbol ₹ (U+20B9) for Sri Lankan Rupees (Sri Lanka uses 'Rs', රු, or ரூ).
- Inventing fake single-character Unicode symbols for Sri Lanka.
- Confusing LKR with Indian INR or Pakistani PKR in financial ledgers.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
British Ceylon adopted the Indian rupee as its official standard coin in 1836. On January 1, 1872, the Government of Ceylon established the decimal Ceylon Rupee, replacing the British pound. In 1950, the Central Bank of Ceylon took over monetary issuance, officially renaming the currency the Sri Lankan Rupee in 1972 when Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What symbols represent the Sri Lankan Rupee across its official languages?
English uses 'Rs' (or SLRs), Sinhala uses රු, and Tamil uses ரூ.
Does Sri Lanka use the Indian Rupee sign (₹)?
No. The ₹ sign is exclusive to India. Sri Lanka uses 'Rs' or native Sinhala/Tamil script abbreviations.
What is the ISO 4217 code for Sri Lankan Rupee?
The code is LKR (numeric 144).