The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note today to mark its 75th anniversary. The note is in line with the anniversary theme, “Stability for Prosperity,” reflecting the Central Bank’s enduring commitment to fostering economic stability as the foundation for national development. This is the 5th commemorative currency note issued by CBSL.

Earlier today, the commemorative note was officially presented to the Hon. President and Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, by the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, at the Presidential Secretariat.

The front of the note features the CBSL Head Office Building and the Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower, together with a stylized Colombo skyline showcasing recent urban developments and the 75th anniversary logo. A colour-shifting security thread is embedded in the note to enhance security and facilitate public authentication. To assist visually impaired people in identifying the note by touch, six raised bars, each with a diamond shape, are printed along both the left and right edges.

On the reverse, the note presents a stylized map of Sri Lanka, a water lily, and the Central Bank’s vision statement, symbolising the Central Bank’s commitment to economic resilience and progress.

This is a limited issue of 50 million notes, which will be gradually released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks starting today. The currency note will be legal tender in Sri Lanka for the payment of any amount and will remain a liability of the CBSL while in circulation.

The design and key features of the Rs. 2000 commemorative note are summarised in the table below.