Dear Readers,
This evening as we were in my sister in law's house celebrating her son's 9th birthday, as were chatting after dinner. I heard over the prime time news. Our current prime ministers had earlier launch the latest edition of Malaysia Currency notes/Bank Notes.
All the currently used notes will be replaced, and with RM20 is being reintroduced to the people of Malaysia. The ringgit Malaysia RM20 was first introduce in 1989. image below, during the third series of Malaysia Bank Notes, the RM20 notes were discontinued and ceased to be legal tender in 1996.
In May 2011,There were news being mentioned that Bank Negara Malaysia had announced that they will introduce
a new series of banknotes in order to replace the current design that
has been in circulation for around 15 years. The most highlighted part
of the announcement is the re-introduction of the RM20 note, which was
not included in the third series. The design of the new notes will be
announced between July and September 2011, and the notes are expected to
be put into circulation in January 2012, that was the original plan.
Finally The forth series of Malaysia new notes has been officially launched today 21st December 2011 by our country's Prime Minister, and will be made available to the public for circulation some where in the second quoter of 2012.
The Technical Specification for the Malaysia New Currency Notes (Fourth Series)
Information of Malaysia Fourth Series Currency Notes
RM1 polymer banknote
Traditional Sport
Kite-flying is a popular traditional sport in
Malaysia especially in Kelantan and Terengganu. Kite-flying is also
traditionally a celebration of a good harvest which brings together the
local communities in these states.
Amongst the best-known and most iconic Malaysian kites is the 'Wau Bulan' or Moon Kite which is featured on the new RM1.
The Wau Bulan, which is hand crafted from
bamboo and paper, is also a popular decorative item that adorns the
walls of Malaysian homes.
RM5 polymer banknote
Widlife
Featured on the new RM5 polymer banknote is the Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), one of the largest and most magnificent hornbill species in the world.
Found in low densities throughout various
rainforests in the country, this beautiful, broad-winged and long-tailed
forest bird plays an important role in the customs and traditional
ceremonies in Sarawak which is known as 'Bumi Kenyalang' or 'Land of
Hornbills'.
Hornbill is also seen as a symbol of strength and courage by the native communities of Sarawak.
RM10 banknote
Flora
Malaysia's lush tropical jungle, which is
one of the world's oldest living rainforest, is home to a spectacular
variety of flowering plants. Most iconic amongst them is the Rafflesia,
the world's largest flower.
The Rafflesia Azlanii species
featured on the new RM10 banknote is indigenous to Peninsular Malaysia
and was first discovered in the Royal Belum Forest Reserve of the state
of Perak in 2003.
To commemorate its discovery, this
majestic flower was named after the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan
Muhibbuddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuff Izzuddin Shah
Ghafarullahu-Lah.
RM20 banknote
Marine Life
As ambassadors of the rich and colourful
marine life found in our tropical waters, two of the most well-known
species of sea turtles endemic to Malaysian waters are on the new RM20
banknote - the Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
The Hawksbill is easily identified by its
curved beak and scaly shell while the Leatherback has a leathery skin
and seven ridges on its shell.
These gentle turtles are a reminder that
their existence rests in the delicate balance of human activity and
marine life conservation.
RM50 banknote
Agriculture and Technology
Oil palm and biotechnology are
featured on the RM50 banknote as Malaysia's thriving economy icons. Oil
palm has become the country's most valuable agricultural crop as
Malaysia is one of the largest producer and exporter of palm oil in the
world.
Biotechnology continues to drive this
commodity up the value chain, supporting the nation's economic
transformation towards higher value-added activities in the
agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors of the economy.
Crude palm oil is also used as the underlying commodity to facilitate Islamic financing
RM100 banknote
Natural Wonders
The magnificent beauty of Malaysia's
two prominent natural wonders, declared 'World Heritage Sites' by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) are portrayed on the RM100 banknote.
These are the Kinabalu Park in
Sabah, home to the majestic Mount Kinabalu (the highest mountain in
Southeast Asia) and the spectacular limestone pinnacle rock formations
of Gunung Api valley, found within the Mulu National Park in Sarawak.
Together, they represent the many natural wonders of Malaysia that provides visitors a unique experience.
Distinctively Malaysia
The New Series of Malaysian Banknotes
The latest series of Malaysian
banknotes draws its inspiration from elements which distinctively define
the country's diverse culture, heritage and nature.
Themed
'Distinctively Malaysia', the fourth series of Malaysian banknotes
features traditional expressions in the art and craft, natural wonders,
flora and fauna, economy and tradition.
On the obverse side, all banknote
denominations in the new series retain the portrait of the first Seri
Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Tuanku
Muhammad, the national flower Rosa-sinensis hibiscus (known locally as the 'Bunga Raya') and patterns of traditional woven fabric - the 'songket'.
The reverse side of each banknote
denomination features different elements of nature, tradition, culture,
flora, fauna and the economy that are distinctively Malaysia.
