The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB), which issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note on August 29 mark its 75th Anniversary, is planning to release this currency to the public, the banking regulator said on Monday..
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 CB appreciates the cooperation of the public during this transition and assures that the new currency note will be seamlessly accommodated in all banking channels once the calibration process is concluded,” it said.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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