The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note on 29 August 2025 to mark its 75th Anniversary.

In order to facilitate the smooth acceptance and dispensation of the new note, Licensed Commercial Banks are in the process of calibrating their cash-handling machines. In keeping with the pace of the process, the new note will gradually be released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks.

The Central Bank inaugurates Financial Literacy Month on 10th September 2025, signifying a pivotal milestone in the nation’s progressive journey toward financial inclusion. This initiative is carrying under the framework of the Financial Literacy Roadmap, aligned with the Central Bank’s overarching vision of creating a ‘Financially Literate Sri Lanka’.