New Rs 2000 note with President AKD’s signature released

August 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM

To mark its 75th Anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note today under the theme “ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 ”.

Earlier this morning, the note was officially presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe

▪️Front: CBSL Head Office, Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower, Colombo skyline & 75th Anniversary logo

▪️Reverse: Stylized map of Sri Lanka, water lily & CBSL’s vision statement

▪️Enhanced with modern security features & tactile marks for the visually impaired

A limited issue of 50 million notes will be gradually released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks from today.

This special note stands as a symbol of resilience, stability, and national progress. (Newswire)