Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has clarified that there is a misconception surrounding the printing of currency notes, particularly regarding the circulation of banknotes with his signature and, in the future, with that of President Anura Dissanayake. Speaking at a media briefing at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that although it has been two and a half years since he assumed office, banknotes with his signature have not been widely circulated.
Dr. Weerasinghe pointed out that the Central Bank follows a regular process of printing and storing sufficient banknotes to meet the country’s needs for about a year in advance. However, he emphasized that the timing of when currency notes bearing the signature of President Anura Dissanayake will enter circulation is uncertain. As the current Finance Minister, Dr. Weerasinghe stated that he could not provide a specific timeline for when these new banknotes would be issued.
He reassured the public that this process is part of the normal operations of the Central Bank, and changes in the design or signature on currency notes occur periodically as part of the routine management of the nation’s currency system. This statement comes amid public interest and speculation regarding the introduction of new currency notes with the President’s signature.
