The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a circulation standard commemorative coin with a face value of Rs. 20 to mark the 150th Anniversary of Census of Population and Housing (CPH) in Sri Lanka, in recognition of an event that contributes to the socio-economic development of the country. This coin was issued at the request of Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) of Sri Lanka.

The first CPH in Sri Lanka was conducted in 1871 and the year 2021 marks its 150th Anniversary. The 15th CPH was originally planned to be conducted in 2021, concurrently with its anniversary. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic 15th CPH has been postponed till 2022 - 2023.

The Condominium Property Volume Index has increased significantly during Q4, 2021 with a notable increase of 49.0 per cent compared to Q4, 2020 and with a growth of 48.4 per cent compared to Q3, 2021. In the backdrop of inflationary pressures and the relatively low levels of return earned on traditional investment avenues, investors are moving toward non-traditional investment avenues, among which investment on apartments is becoming increasingly popular. Further, an observable shift is seen in the price categories of transactions. While 77 per cent of transactions were priced below Rs.25 million a year ago, it has reduced to 49 per cent in Q4, 2021. Moreover, the Single Condominium projects in the Colombo district remain to be the most preferred category in Q4, 2021.