Malaysia
new banknote family confirmed will be issued on July 16, 2012.
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| The new RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20 and RM100 notes. |
The
latest series of Malaysian banknotes draws its inspiration from elements which
distinctively define the country’s diverse culture, heritage and nature. The
theme is “Distinctively Malaysia”, the fourth series of Malaysian banknotes
features traditional expressions in the art and craft, natural wonders, flora
and fauna, economy and tradition.
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| The New series for all the banknotes. |
The
new fourth series of banknote will be in the denomination of RM1, RM5, RM10,
RM20 and RM100. This is not a new exercise as it was done periodically for
every twelve years. The new design coins are the third in the series for the
denominations of 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents.
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| The new 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. |
The
front side of all banknote denominations in the new series retains the portrait
of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Ibni Tuanku Muhammad, the national flower “Bunga Raya” and patterns of
traditional woven fabric – the “songket” patterns.
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| The front and back of the new RM20. |
The
back side of each banknote denomination features different elements such as nature,
tradition, culture, flora and fauna and the economy that are distinctively
Malaysia.
New Series of
Malaysian Banknotes revealed: Distinctively Malaysia
Written
By: Tan Yee Thuan
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