Central Bank not to accept willfully mutilated, altered or defaced currency notes from 31 Dec
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has drawn the attention of the general public for implementation of its Clean Note Policy and regulation on the willful mutilation, alteration or defacement of Sri Lanka currency notes.
Accordingly, the Bank will not accept any willfully mutilated, altered or defaced currency notes from 31 December 2017.
Issuing a press release, the Bank said the Clean Note Policy has been introduced by CBSL aiming at maintaining the quality standards of the currency notes and thereby helping to distinguish between genuine notes and counterfeits. It is also expected through this policy to enhance image of the country and promote the efficiency of processing currency notes.
Willfully mutilation, alteration or defacement of Sri Lanka currency notes is an offence ...