Bank Negara Malaysia is the central bank of Malaysia. In the year of 1967 to 1972, the Bank Negara Malaysia issued the first Ringgit Malaysia for RM1, RM5, RM10, RM50, and RM100. In the year of 1968, the Bank Negara Malaysia issued another banknotes for RM1,000. The overall design of the banknotes are similar where the banknotes have the portrait of the first DYMM Yang-di-Pertuan Agong which is the first ruler of Malaysia and all the banknotes have the words of "Bank Negara Malaysia" in it and was signed by the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Tun Ismail bin Mohamed Ali.
In the 1972, the currency maintained the same design but the changes made into the currency are the malay spelling system on the currency. For example, for the notes of RM10 spelling which is "SA-PULOH" changed to "SE-PULUH". In the year of 1982, the printed banknotes was signed by the new Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia which is Tan Sri Aziz bin Hj Taha. During that time, Bank Negara Malaysia also issued another two types of new banknotes that valued at RM2 followed by RM1, RM5, RM10, RM50, and RM100. Due to financial crisis in the year of 1998, the banknotes valued of RM500 and RM1,000 were withdrawn from circulation.
1967 - 1972
1972 - 1976
1981-1984
In this year of 2012, as promised by the Government and the central bank, the new banknotes issued on July 2012 which consists of RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, and RM100. The new 2012 banknotes inspired by the distinctive features of Malaysia which includes the elements of Malaysia's natural treasures, culture, and heritage. The new banknotes has the theme of "Distinctive Malaysia" where the features of the new currency are created according to traditional look in the art and craft, natural wonder, flora and fauna, and the economy. The 2012 Malaysia currency retain the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang-di-Pertuan Agong, the national flower which is the Rosa-Sinesis Hibiscus that is also known as "Bunga Raya", the words "Bank Negara Malaysia" who are the issuing authority of the banknotes, and also the patterns of traditional woven fabric which is known as the "songket". All these items can be seen in the background and edges of the new 2012 banknotes. Each banknotes has their own patterns according to the theme of "Distinctive Malaysia".
For example: RM100 - Mount Kinabalu and pinnacles rock formation of Gunung Api Valley
RM50 - Oil Palm and Biotechnology
RM20 - The Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtle
RM10 - Rafflesia
RM5 - Rhinoceros Hornbill
RM1 - Wau Bulan (Moon Kite)
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