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As of 21.06.07, Brunei is the 5th country in the world to fully convert to polymer notes. |
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Signature of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah appears on all bank notes of Brunei.
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By Mrs Rokiah Badar, Brunei Currency and Monetary Board (2005).
The portrait of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah appears on all bank notes of Brunei, except on S6. |
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S1R2 issued in February 1996.
Brunei,
1 Ringgit,
issued in 1996. Front:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line,
which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the Throne in
1967. Besides being the Sultan and the Ruler, he is concurrently the
Prime Minister, Defence and Finance Minister, and head of the religion
of Brunei Darussalam. He is considered to be one of the wealthiest
people in the world. His official residence is the Royal Palace Istana
Nurul Iman, which is also the country’s seat of administration.
Riverside simpur at left. Back: Rainforest waterfall.
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S2R2 issued in July 1996. S2R3 issued on 16.09.03.
Brunei, 5
Ringgits,
issued in 1996. Front:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates
back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the Throne in 1967. Pitcher
plant at left. Back: Rainforest floor. Almost no plants
grow in this region of deep shade and 100% humidity. The floor is covered
with a litter of rapidly decomposing vegetation and organisms that break
down into usable nutrients. There is heavy competition for these nutrients
among animals and fungi and many trees are shallow-rooted.
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S3R1 issued in July 1996. S3R2 has been observed with C/6 prefix and S3R3 has been observed with C/7 prefix.
Brunei,
10 Ringgits,
issued in 1996. Front:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line,
which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the Throne in
1967. Purple-leafed forest yam at left. Back:
Rainforest canopy. This is the primary layer of the rainforest, which
rises to 45m. This green shield filters out 80% of the light, preventing
its transmission to the forest below. Photosynthesis is everywhere.
Flowers and fruits abound and many animals that live here often never
touch the ground during their lifetime.
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S4R1 issued on 15.07.04.
Brunei,
50 Ringgits,
issued in 2004. Front:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line,
which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the Throne in
1967. At centre, Etlingera solaris from the ginger family, known for its
medicinal qualities. The Coat of Arms of Brunei at far right.
Back: Tropical rainforest shrub. This layer of the rainforest
is very important botanically because of the diversity of its plant
species; it is characterized by shrubby species and juvenile trees that
grow only 1 to 6 meters off the forest floor.
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S5R1
issued on 15.07.04. Prefixes
Brunei,
100 Ringgits,
issued in 2004. Front:
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line,
which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the Throne in
1967. Melastoma malabathricum (rhododendron) at centre; an evergreen
spreading shrub with large purple flowers. The Coat of Arms of Brunei at
far right. Back:
Chermin
Island; a small island located at the entrance of the Brunei River. The
island functioned as a fortress to protect Kota Batu, the ancient
capital of Brunei, and is today an archaeological site with Muslim royal
tombs.
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Issued on 28.12.06.
Brunei,
500 Ringgits,
issued in 2006. Front:
Al-Marhum Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien III (1914-1986), the 28th
ruler of Brunei. He ruled from 1950 to 1967 and is regarded as the
architect of the modern Brunei. Misai Kucing (java tea) flowers at
center. Back: The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in
Bandar Seri Begawan. Built in 1958, it sits on an artificial lagoon. The
52-meter tall golden-domed structure has Italian marble floors and
walls. The mosque is the largest in the Far East and is considered to be
among the most beautiful in the world. A stone replica of a 16th-century
barge rests in the Brunei River in the front of the mosque.
Brunei issues new $10,000 bank note Brunei's new $500 and $10,000 bank notes Crisp new notes for the new year
Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin Saadul Khairi Waddien (1914-1986) |
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Issued on 21.06.07.
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Issued on 28.12.06.
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Brunei issues new $10,000 bank note |
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Issued on 27.06.07.
Brunei, 20 Ringgits, issued in 2007. Issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Singapore. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. In the centre, the Tapak Kuda Laut; this medicinal plant symbolises the Agreement that has withstood the test of time. Back: Two interlocking Cs (for 'Currency'). At the intersection, the state crests of Brunei and Singapore. At right, for Brunei, the Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque with the Royal Barge and the Water Village. At left, for Singapore, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and buildings along its city waterfront.
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement
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