Monetary unit of Sri Lanka (5)

I believe the answer is:

rupee

(Other definitions for rupee that I've seen before include "Indian monetary unit" , "cash" , "Currency of India, Pakistan and Bhutan" , "Currency of the subcontinent" , "Indian currency unit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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