The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee, abbreviated as LKR. The rupee has been the official currency since 1872 and is subdivided into 100 cents. The symbol for the Sri Lankan Rupee is "Rs" or sometimes "රු" in Sinhala and "ரூ" in Tamil. The currency has undergone several changes and denominations over the years, with banknotes and coins available in various sizes and designs, reflecting the country's cultural heritage. The Sri Lankan Rupee is crucial for domestic trade and ties into the nation’s economy, influencing inflation and exchange rates.