January 19, Colombo (LNW): The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has drawn attention to the sophisticated security elements built into the Rs. 2,000 commemorative banknote issued to celebrate its 75th year of establishment.
Officials said the special-edition note incorporates a range of modern features that allow the public to quickly confirm its authenticity. When viewed against the light, the watermark depicting the Lion with the Sword becomes visible, together with a fully aligned see-through image and finely printed micro lettering woven into the design.
Tilting the note reveals a dynamic security thread that changes colour from blue to green, while also displaying the image of the Colombo Lighthouse Clock Tower and the “2000” value. The denomination and the name of the Central Bank are printed in raised ink, making them detectable by touch. In addition, six tactile bars have been included to support users with visual impairments.
Further safeguards are revealed under ultraviolet light, where fluorescent dual colours illuminate the anniversary motif and city skyline on the front of the note. The denomination also appears under UV light, enabling the note to be recognised by automated systems.
The Central Bank has encouraged the public to familiarise themselves with these features as a practical way of distinguishing genuine currency from counterfeits and maintaining confidence in the nation’s banknotes.
