Malaysian First 60 and 600 Ringgit Commemorative Banknotes.
Banknote Design :
The design is based on the theme of “Raja Payung Kedaulatan Negara”.
These commemorative banknotes are the first commemorative banknotes
printed by Bank Negara Malaysia on the composite substrate, a
combination of polymer and paper substrate, which offers higher security
features and longer life span. These banknotes are printed larger in
size, based on its face value.
Front:
Symbolising Malaysia as a constitutional monarchy, placed in the middle
is the majestic royal throne encircled by the portraits of 15 Yang
di-Pertuan Agong who have reigned from 1957 till the present day. The
obverse design is inspired by the crescent and a 14-pointed federal star
which are featured on the royal headgear.
Reverse:
The reverse design features the portraits of the nine rulers signing the
Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement on 5 August 1957. These
banknotes are decorated with prominent independence and
post-independence figures and features. On the right-hand side of the
banknote is the triumphant silhouette of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra
Al-Haj, the architect of Malayan independence and the first Prime
Minister of Malaysia. Imprinted on the background are four significant
landmarks: the National Palace, Perdana Putra, the Parliament building
and the Palace of Justice. These reflect the four pillars of the nation:
the institution of the Monarchy, the Executive, the Legislature and the
Judiciary respectively.
Sales date: Can place order start 5 January 2017 by balloting through online.