Polymer banknotes in circulation from Tuesday


BY YVONNE CHONG

Bank Negara will be introducing the nation's first polymer banknotes early next week.

The new polymer banknotes, which will go into circulation on Tuesday, will replace the existing paper banknotes, Bank Negara officials said yesterday.

The central bank is, however, keeping mum on the design as well as the denominations of the new banknotes.

Bank Negara had issued polymer banknotes with a face value of RM50 in 1998 but that was only to commemorate the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.

Once the central bank starts to issue polymer banknotes of a particular denomination, it will cease printing the paper version of that denomination. Existing paper banknotes in circulation will continue to be legal tender until they are returned to Bank Negara. Banknotes are usually returned to the central bank when they are soiled beyond circulation use.

The central bank has also declined to reveal where the polymer ringgit banknotes will be printed.

There are currently only a few printers globally that are capable of printing polymer banknotes and the majority of them are located in Australia, the first country to issue polymer banknotes. The first Australian polymer banknote was issued in 1988, after 20 years of research to developt echnology to print banknotes on plastic. By 1996, it had a complete series of circulating polymer banknotes.

Currently 23 countries, including Malaysia, have issued polymer banknotes, either for circulation or commemorative purposes. Three countries – Australia, New Zealand and Romania – have changed all their banknotes to polymer. Over 5.3 billion notes had been issued up to May 2004.

Polymer notes are robust, retain their quality and are cleaner and more hygienic to handle. They are tear-resistant, impervious to water and other liquids, do not absorb dirt and are resistant to germs due to the lack of moisture and nutrients on the notes.

It is also harder to counterfeit polymer banknotes. Security features incorporated in the note substrate and the note printing, such as the “clear window” on the note and “shadow image on the clear window”, are easily recognisable yet cannot be reproduced through colour photocopy or desktop publishing.

yeah, thats good. and one thing i like about polymer banknotes is that they don't have the strong smell compare to paper banknotes

yeah, thats good. and one thing i like about polymer banknotes is that they don't have the strong smell compare to paper banknotes


And they dun go soggy.......I like the fact that you could wash em! :D

hahaha true! may be dats y the smell ain't dat strong :D:D

Can't wait for this one..maybe can use it for "duit raya" ;)

Can't wait for this one..maybe can use it for "duit raya" ;)


Yup...that is why the govt is releasing it rite now cos wanna meet with Raya and Deepavali......I still remember that they purposely released the current RM10 notes 2 weeks before Chinese New Year year 1999 :D

Thank God..Great news! It'll be more durable and will be safe in my jeans unlike most of my rm2 last time.

Ehh... I heard duit raya... I want... I want :D:D:D!!!

Ehh... I heard duit raya... I want... I want :D:D:D!!!

Ish..old already also want duit raya ke :bash: Malu la like this :lol:

interesting...

Ish..old already also want duit raya ke :bash: Malu la like this :lol:

Ehh... I just turned 22 larr!!... still can wut... :D:D

Ish..old already also want duit raya ke :bash: Malu la like this :lol:


Hhaahah......money knows no age! When it comes to money I tak malu! Duit raya mali!!! :D

Hhaahah......money knows no age! When it comes to money I tak malu! Duit raya mali!!! :D


Sabar aje la. Fine. Want duit raya I can give one. But the 2 of you have to come to my house to pick it up. Not my house in KL, but my hometown house back in Taiping. ;)

Sabar aje la. Fine. Want duit raya I can give one. But the 2 of you have to come to my house to pick it up. Not my house in KL, but my hometown house back in Taiping. ;)

Ooooi... suke buli orang larr!! but Ipoh and Taiping not dat far right???

Nak buli apa lak ;) Nope. 45 minutes only mar...

Nak buli apa lak ;) Nope. 45 minutes only mar...

Tapi takut tak pulang modal larr !!! :D:D:D

He can always Maybank2u lah Ijud. 2me also! :D

Ha..ha....:lol: No Maybank2u. The rules here : Have to come to Taiping. No online request will be entertain ;)

Ehh...Ijud, hometown kat Ipoh ke? Which part?

Ehh...Ijud, hometown kat Ipoh ke? Which part?

Dekot airodrome... airport ipoh...

Takde la jauh sangat. Sekolah menengah kat ne?

Huh... sekolah kat Subang Jaya larr... ipoh tu kampung kiter larr...

La...ingat kan memang orang Ipoh. Cakap la clear sikit lain kali ;)

La...ingat kan memang orang Ipoh. Cakap la clear sikit lain kali ;)

Hehehe... kiter tak cakap pun... type jerr!!! ;)

Kuala Lumpur 98-XVI Commonwealth Games RM 50 Commemorative Polymer Bank Note





Bank Negara Malaysia issued a RM50 denomination polymer commemorative bank note for the first time to commemorate the Kuala Lumpur 98 - XVI Commonwealth Games on 1 June 1998.



New Design



This RM50 commemorative polymer bank note has a different design compared to the RM50 denomination circulation note. The bank note measures 152mm X 76mm. It is yellowish blue in colour and carries design motifs which depict Malaysia's economic development, and also the XVI Commonwealth Games. The front side features the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the right and the Kuala Lumpur city skyline with prominent landmarks in the centre. The Commonwealth Games "Look Programme" which features the stylised butterfly symbol, and the gold-coloured Optical Variable Device (OVD) with the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong in the clear window, appear on the left. The logo of Bank Negara Malaysia appears in the other clear window on the right of the note. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is featured as the central backdrop. To the right, the background design shows the artist's impression of the Multimedia Super Corridor connecting Kuala Lumpur City to Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The back design shows the Stadium Utama Bukit Jalil in the centre. The logo of Kuala Lumpur 98-XVI Commonwealth Games appears on the left of the note.



Security Features



New security features are incorporated in this RM50 polymer bank note. It combines conventional security features commonly found in paper bank note and innovative security features which are unique to polymer bank notes. These features provide protection against the use of contemporary high resolution digital colour copiers and scanners. The security features of this RM50 Polymer bank note include the following:



(1) Clear Security Windows - visible from both sides of the note, they are readily identifiable features, including under low light conditions.



(2) Optical Variable Device - positioned in the larger clear window and visible from both sides, a bright golden-coloured diffractive Optical Variable Device features the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Clearly visible optical shifts are generated when the note is tilted to the light.



(3) Security Vignette - Bank Negara Malaysia's logo appears, printed in white in the smaller clear window and visible from both sides of the note.



(4) Intaglio Micro-Lettering - part of the background behind the portrait and the ring shape around the stadium contains micro-lettering of the words "KL 98 Games" which can be viewed under a magnifying glass.



(5) Visible and Invisible Fluorescing Printing - elements of the background designs, the Games logo and the two serial numbers will fluoresce when seen under ultra violet light. Invisible under normal conditions, the denomination will also appear when exposed to ultra violet light.



(6) Anti Scanner / Copier Patterns - the note features certain areas, designed such that these will change appearance when copied.



(7) Overcoating - the special protective coating of the polymer notes will make the security features in the polymer notes stay in a good condition over the entire life of the note. The numbers are positioned in two rectangles, which have not been overcoated, and these can be seen when the note is tilted at an angle.



This RM50 commemorative polymer bank note is a collector's item produced in a limited quantity, that is 500,000 sets. The note is legal tender. The RM50 note is priced at RM80 per set and the note is packaged in a folder. This commemorative note was available at all commercial banks from 1 June 1998.



Bank Negara Malaysia
27.06.98

http://www.polymernotes.org/images/pics/MYSS1R1F.jpg

http://www.polymernotes.org/images/pics/MYSS1R1B.jpg

^^^ I wanted to buy this commemorative note last time but no money! :cry: ........it only cost RM100 then :cry:

so this is the polymer banknote we gonna use in the coming year?

so this is the polymer banknote we gonna use in the coming year?


no no .....they are not producing this anymore .....this is a commemorative note so it only have limited run ;)

I know some of ya have got email circulation stating that this RM50 commemorative note is gonna be a new note......tell em its bullshit .....hehehhee :D

I saw this on sale back in 1998 at the Commonwealth Games Village so this is not a new note :)


BTW rumours has it that the new polymer note that is gonna be circulated is gonna be the RM5 denomination....... ;)

Oh and just a lil trivia:

Did you know that Malaysia is the 10th country in the world that had issued Polymer notes (1998)? :D

Australia is the first with its first polymer notes issued in year 1988 ;) Singapore comes second in 1990 :)

yeah, thats good. and one thing i like about polymer banknotes is that they don't have the strong smell compare to paper banknotes


But I like the smell of new paper banknotes! :D

Oh and just a lil trivia:

Did you know that Malaysia is the 10th country in the world that had issued Polymer notes (1998)? :D

Australia is the first with its first polymer notes issued in year 1988 ;) Singapore comes second in 1990 :)
yea, read it some where that most of the 'printing machine' of polymer notes are in aussie.

hope we'll get the polymer notes b4 CNY.. receive ang pao also happier..

But I like the smell of new paper banknotes! :D
u love that smell.. i understand that... every early of the month when u have the chance standing in front of atm machine n press them out.. i love that feeling(the new income smell) as well wahhahha~

The new $50 notes looked better than old one.Better design and colours.The colour look similar to A$50 notes.

Polymer Banknotes Uncut Sheet


http://polymernotes.fws1.com/images/malaysia_uncut_50.jpg



Until today only 9 country issued the Polymer Bank Notes Uncut Sheets...... ;)
- Australia , China , Malaysia , Samoa , Romanian , Chatham islands , New Zealand & Mexico.

Cool! I can't wait to get some from Limbang when issued!

I repeat: The RM50 denomination I posted on this page are NOT the NEW notes! :rant: This RM50 polymer note is a limited edition print by Bank Negara Malaysia for SUKOM 98. The new notes are rumoured to be RM5. ;)

Thank You! :D :D :D

Okay here's a better picture of the RM50 SUKOM 98 Commemorative (LIMITED EDITION) polymer note:



http://www.owenink.com/images/banknotes/plastic/MalaysiaP45f.jpg

http://www.owenink.com/images/banknotes/plastic/MalaysiaP45r.jpg

News in brief:

Nanyang Siang Pau reported that starting Oct 26, Bank Negara would issue new RM5 notes to replace the current ones.

The polymer note would have the same design as the ones currently in use. :cry: Countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Australia are already using polymer banknotes.

Ehhh... last weekend I saw that CG98' RM50 commemorative banknotes for sale at the flea market in AmCorp Mall... that uncle got a few for sale!!! But I didn't asked the price larr!!

Ehhh... last weekend I saw that CG98' RM50 commemorative banknotes for sale at the flea market in AmCorp Mall... that uncle got a few for sale!!! But I didn't asked the price larr!!


Really ar? Wah!!! Must go and buy loh!!! :D

Really ar? Wah!!! Must go and buy loh!!! :D

If I remember it correctly... dat uncle's stall was at the same floor with Ericsson's service centre... Ericserve...

Polymer RM5 notes now in circulation

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has come out with polymer substrate RM5 banknotes and will stop issuing paper-based RM5 banknotes.

The new banknotes, which are similar in design, colour and size to the existing ones, are available at all Bank Negara branches and commercial banks.





http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2004/10/27/nation/p2polymer.jpg

HARD CASH: Hasliliwati Ramli showing the new RM5 note (top) and the old one at Bank Negara yesterday.





Bank Negara Assistant Governor Datuk Mohamad Daud Dol Moin said the existing RM5 paper banknotes would remain legal tender and continue to be in circulation until they were fully withdrawn over time.

Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes, he said that Bank Negara was issuing 80 million pieces of them.

Mohamad Daud said the new banknotes had enhanced security features.

These include a clear window with the shadow image of the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya and an embossed printing of the numeral 5, both of which are visible from either side of the banknote.

The new banknotes also feature Bank Negara’s Kijang (deer) logo, printed in white and visible on either side of the note.

Mohamad Daud said polymer substrate banknotes were more durable as they were non-porous, more resilient to dirt and liquid and not easily torn.

Malaysia is the 19th country to adopt the polymer banknote technology and issue polymer banknotes for circulation.

More information on the new banknote can be obtained from Bank Negara’s website, www.bnm.gov.my.

Aiyoh... bank negara don't have new RM5 paper banknotes alreadyker?? Y she compare the new polymer RM5 wit an 'old rustic' RM5 :D:D:D

Wow, your 50 note looks alot like the Australian 50 note.

Aiyoh... bank negara don't have new RM5 paper banknotes alreadyker?? Y she compare the new polymer RM5 wit an 'old rustic' RM5 :D:D:D


Maybe she just pulled it outta her pocket? :D

so, polymer note boleh basuhkah? :D

so, polymer note boleh basuhkah? :D


You kat Melbourne certainly you would have a better idea rite? :D Maybe you could put an Aus Dlr $100 into the washing machine and try since the denomination is a polymer..... :D

You kat Melbourne certainly you would have a better idea rite? :D Maybe you could put an Aus Dlr $100 into the washing machine and try since the denomination is a polymer..... :D
becos when it first came out, i remember somebody washed a $5 note and the queen's face came off!

becos when it first came out, i remember somebody washed a $5 note and the queen's face came off!


Maybe the newer notes are better I presumed. My friend had put a New Zealand Dollar note in a washing machine then a dryer and it came out unharmed. ;)

becos when it first came out, i remember somebody washed a $5 note and the queen's face came off!

The Australian notes came out almost 20 years ago though so you would assume some advances had been made ;).

I like it!!! :okay: alot!! :D does that mean malaysia will not accept paper money inda future anymore??? coz i still hav a few RM here~ :D to get a taxi when im in penang lah~ :D maybe next Dec 2oo5 :naughty:

You guys got ur notes already? take close up pics lah of the rm5

You guys got ur notes already? take close up pics lah of the rm5

i think i've spent my RM5 dunno if i still have one:D

BTW, are we gonna have more polymer notes??

You guys got ur notes already? take close up pics lah of the rm5


Aiyoh......so many liao.....dunno how many had gone and come liao :D

Even carpark punya machines now accept polymer already :okay:

My estimate is almost 1/3 of all RM5 in circulation are polymer (at least in Klang Valley)

Hey Sze Hoong... it is against law to scan notes and post in public leh... be aware...

Hey Sze Hoong... it is against law to scan notes and post in public leh... be aware...


hahaha.....thanks! You should be telling Baq that :D

ANyway my scanner is outta order now so if wanna scan also tak boleh :D

Wah, those new notes look nice! :cool:
Better than those old paper notes! :D

Here is a sample of the new M$5 note... This was my first one and still kept in the wallet!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/tht_clie-nut/ThenewM5note.jpg

wah nice new name clie! Clie-Highrises!
Thanks for the pic..still quite the same actually :)