...Malaysia - ND2019 Signed By Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus Tenure 2018-2023

Malaysia

 

Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia Est.1959)

Currency - Ringgit

 

Here is a full set of six notes from 1 to 100 ringgit all bearing the bank's governor's signature of Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus. This series was first introduced on 05.07.2009 with the 50 ringgit.

 

According to the central bank's website, this is Malaysia's fourth series of banknotes since 1967. Prior to 1967, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore all shared a common currency issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo. This arrangement ended and in 1967 and Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore all went their separate ways and thus issued their own currency.

 

As Malaysia has a federal constitutional monarchy system, all banknotes issued since 1967, featured a portrait of the first elected King (Agong), Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tunku Muhammad (b.1895-1960) of Negeri Sembilan. Since then, his portrait has been printed on all banknotes issued, including the 2017 commemorative series of 60 and 600 ringgit.

 

This series of notes all bear the signature of the Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus. Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus was the second woman appointed as the Central Bank governor and she only served one term of 5 years, from 2018 to 2023. She was the 9th central bank governor appointed since 1959. She has been an employee of the central bank since 1987. She was succeeded by Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour, who was then her deputy. 

Satu Ringgit

One Ringgit Polymer

 

Front - Portrait of the first Agong (King), Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tunku Muhammad (b.1895-1960). Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (He Who Is Made Chief Ruler) of Negeri Sembilan. He was the Ruler of the State from 1933 to until his death in 1960. Tuanku Abdul Rahman was elected as the King of Malaya on 31.08.1957 following Malaya gaining independence from the British. The selection for the position of King of Malaya (now Malaysia) was decided by the Paramount Ruler of independent Malaya which comprises all the nine Rulers (Sultan/Raja) of Malaya. He won the votes by 8 to 1, beating the more senior Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar. He was installed as King on 02.09.1957.

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Dimensions - 120mm x 65mm 

 

Back - Traditional Kelantanese kite flying. The kite in Malay is called Wau Bulan. Family having fund at the beach. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the design of this kite.

 

Replacement Prefix ZF

 

Lima Ringgit

Five Ringgit Polymer

 

Front - The term for Malaysia King is for five years and unfortunately Tuanku Abdul Rahman did not serve his full term and died on 01.04.1960. He was succeeded by Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj (b.1898-1960) from the State of Selangor. Well, he didn't last long either as he too did not manage to serve his full term either and died on 01.09.1960, barely 5 months into the role.

 

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Dimensions - 135.5mm x 65mm 

 

Back - A pair of Rhinoceros Hornbill. These are native birds of Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia) as well as Thailand. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is also the state bird of Sarawak.

 

 

Ten Ringgit Paper

 Sepuluh Ringgit

 

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the second son of Tuanku Muhammad and Tunku Puan Chik. He had an elder brother, Tunku Abdul Aziz but he died in 1917, and since then he had been groomed as heir to the Negeri Sembilan's throne. 

 

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 10

Dimensions - 141mm x 65.5mm

 

Back - A giant Rafflesia flower. The Rafflesia can be found growing in the States of Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and in Borneo. The Rafflesia is known to be the largest flower and is a native to Southeast Asia's rainforests. The Rafflesia is a popular tourist attraction due to the size of the flower.

 

Twenty Ringgit Paper

Dua Puluh Ringgit

 

Front - In 1925, Tuanku Abdul Rahman went to England to read Laws and three years later he qualified as a barrister from Inner Temple. In late 1928, he returned to Malaya and worked in various departments in the government. He succeeded to the Negeri Sembilan throne following the death of his father in 1933.

 

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 20

Dimensions - 147mm x 66mm

 

Last Prefix - DH

Back - Hawksbill and leatherback turtles swimming in a coral reef. The hawksbill turtles are found mainly resting along the State of Melaka, whilst the leatherback turtles can be found on Turtle Islands in the east coast of Sabah.

 

Fifty Ringgit Paper

Lima Puluh Ringgit

 

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman died in his sleep in the early morning of 01.04.1960. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Tuanku Munawir (b.1922-1967).

 

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 50

Dimensions - 146mm x 69mm

 

First Prefix PC

Back - Oil palm trees. Malaysia and Indonesia grow around 85-90% of the world's oil palm trees. To the center right is the image of Tunku Abdul Rahman (b.1903-1990), the first Prime Minister of Malaysia (1957-1990). The image is taken from him proclaiming independence on 31.08.1957. The design for this note was first introduced on 26.12.2007, when a commemorative note was released, celebrating the country's 50th Independence anniversary. The commemorative note was printed with the Independence logo on the back, above the watermark area. The above note was then reprinted for general circulation and was first introduced on 15.07.2009 without the commemorative logo.

 

Replacement Prefix - ZH

Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tunku Muhammad (b.1895-1960)

 

Replacement prefix - ZJ

 

Normal prefix

One Hundred Ringgit

Seratus Ringgit

 

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman married four times. The first two marriages ended in divorce and the third and fourth wives were related - cousins. In all he produced three sons and five daughters. Two of his sons succeeded him as the Chief Ruler of Negeri Sembilan.  

 

Signature - Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (tenure 2018-2023)

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 100

Dimensions - 150.5mm x 69.5mm

Back - Image of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, and pinnacles rock formation of Gunung Api valley. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia, whilst Gunung (mountain) Api is located at the Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak.