Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), a new commemorative Rs. 2,000 currency note was officially presented this morning (29) to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), this is the fifth commemorative note issued by the Central Bank.
Reflecting the Bank’s unwavering commitment to strengthening economic stability as the foundation for national development, the note has been released under the anniversary theme “Stability for Prosperity.”
On this occasion, President Dissanayake also engaged in cordial discussions with Central Bank officials.
Senior government and Central Bank representatives present included Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Senior Deputy Governor K. M. A. N. Daulagala, Assistant Governor K. G. P. Sirikumara, and Superintendent of the Currency Department P. D. R. Dayananda.
Design and Security Features
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Front of the Note:
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka Head Office Building
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Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower
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Stylized Colombo skyline depicting recent urban developments
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75th Anniversary logo
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Embedded colour-shifting security thread for authentication
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Six raised diamond-shaped bars along the edges to assist visually impaired users
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Reverse of the Note:
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Stylized map of Sri Lanka
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Water lily motif
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Central Bank Vision Statement, symbolising resilience and progress
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Circulation
The CBSL announced that a limited issue of 50 million notes will be gradually released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks starting today.
The Rs. 2,000 commemorative note will serve as legal tender for the payment of any amount and will remain a liability of the Central Bank while in circulation.
