Great Britain, Ceylon Company Limited, Certificate for one share, 20 Pounds, 3 july 1866
| Grade | Description | Price | |||
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| VF | Light stain at upper right | € 120.00 |
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CollectWeb number
B1170GLLOND0006c
Product attributes
Country:
Great Britain
State/Province:
Greater London
City/Town/Place:
London
Company/Issuer:
Ceylon Company Limited
Security type:
Certificate for one share
Value:
20 Pounds
Date/Year:
3 july 1866
Company capital:
1,000,000 Pounds
Amount of securities:
50,000 Shares of 20 Pounds each
Established:
1802
Printer:
Unknown
Size (LxH mm):
25,2x16 cm
Description
The British Ceylon Company, established in 1802, played a crucial role in the history of what is now Sri Lanka. It was a British trading and colonial enterprise that operated in the island nation, then known as Ceylon. The origins of the company can be traced back to British interest in Ceylon due to its strategic location and valuable resources. Its primary objectives were to exploit resources, particularly coffee, tea, and rubber, for export to the British Empire. This led to the development of plantations across the entire island, transforming the landscape and the economy. However, the activities of the British Ceylon Company were not without controversy. The expansion of plantations and the demand for labor led to the importation of indentured workers from South India, laying the foundation for the diverse ethnic makeup of modern Sri Lanka. Over time, as coffee crops were affected by diseases, the company shifted its focus to tea plantations, contributing to the global recognition of Ceylon tea for its quality and flavor. When Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948, the British Ceylon Company ceased to exist.