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USD selling rate drops below Rs 300 for first time in 15 months

by Amelia Abeyawardene

The US dollar selling rate has dropped below Rs. 300 for the first time since June 8, 2023.

As reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the selling rate for one US dollar is now at Rs. 299.35, with the buying rate at Rs. 290.30.

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Amelia Abeyawardene

Mia Abeyawardene is a contributing writer at The Newsdesk Sri Lanka. She began her career as a freelance assistant producer at BBC Radio 4's 'You & Yours' and thereafter as producer on Graham Norton's Book Club Podcast for Audible.

With a passion for anything and everything creative Mia enjoys exploring the arts, music and culture. Her hobbies include DJing, yoga and running.

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