2012 saw the introduction of new Malaysian
currency series comprises newly designed banknotes and coins. The theme for the new currency series is
"Distinctively Malaysia". The
new series draws inspiration from the distinctive features that define the
nation’s rich culture and heritage. The design motifs were crafted in the form
of nature, flora and fauna and traditional handicraft which is uniquely
Malaysia.
The coins for this series, with
denominations of 5sen, 10sen, 20sen and 50sen, were launched earlier on 25 July
2011 and will be introduced into circulation on 16 January 2012. The
5sen and 10send are made of stainless steel, while 20sen is of nickel brass,
and 50sen is made of nickel brass clad copper.
The set of stamps features the four
denominations of coins in a unique hexagonal shape and on silver foil embossing
for 5sen and 10sen and gold foil embossing for 20sen and 50sen. The stamps are
produced in 2 sets of block of 10 stamps for each designs of the coins. Each block of 10 features the front and back
design of each coins.
The motifs for each stamp/denomination
are as follows :
60sen
· 5sen | silver, front
60sen
· 5sen | silver, rear - sulur
kacang (pea tendril)
60sen
· 10sen | silver, front
60sen
· 10sen | silver, rear - bunga
melur (Jasminum sambac)
60sen
· 20sen | gold, front
60sen
· 20sen | gold, rear - Orang
Asli motive
60sen
· 50sen | gold, front
60sen
· 50sen | gold, rear - destar
siga
The banknotes issued are in the
denominations of RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20 and RM100 and entered general circulation
form 16 July 2012. RM50 banknote was already
in circulation since 26 December 2007.
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'), the face value of the banknote, the words 'Bank Negara Malaysia' as the issuing
authority of the banknotes and patterns of traditional woven fabric the 'songket' which are in the background and
edges of the banknote to reflect traditional Malaysian textile handicraft and
embroidery. Other features include the tactile identification for the visual
impaired, watermark portrait with pixel and highlighted numerals. For this new series, polymer substrate is used
to make the RM1 and RM5 banknotes.
The currency notes are portrayed in
the set of six Miniature Sheets. The colour
and backdrop of the MSs, which coincide with reverse side of each banknote,
features :
MS
RM5 · RM1 – Blue | Wau Bulan
MS
RM5 · RM5 – Green | Rhinoceros
Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros)
MS
RM5 · RM10 – Red | Rafflesia
(Rafflesia
azlanii)
MS
RM5 · RM20 – Orange | Hawksbill
Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate) &
Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
MS
RM5 · RM50 – Green-Blue | Oil
Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
MS
RM5 · RM100 – Purple | Mount Kinabalu
Technical Details
Date of Issue 16-Jul-2012
Stamps
Value : 60sen (setenant) x 4 designs
Stamp Sheet : 20 Stamps
Stamp Size: 35mm x 40mm
Miniature Sheet
Value: RM15.00 x 2 designs
Miniature Sheet Size: 180mm x 270mm
Stamp Size in Miniature Sheet: 60mm x 40mm
Perforation: 14
Paper : SPM Watermark, Phosphor Coated
Printing Process : Litography
Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan
Nasional Sdn Bhd
Stamp Designer : Reign Associates Sdn
Bhd
First Day Cover
50 Sen
Folder
RM5.50
