Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing
commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the Signing
of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement.
These commemorative banknotes were
launched by His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan
Muhammad V at the Museum and Art Gallery, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur.
The commemorative banknotes honour
the Council (later called Conference) of Rulers’ contribution towards the
realisation of the Nation’s independence on 31st August 1957. The Agreement dated 5th
August 1957 proclaiming the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Head of the
Federation was signed by the Malay Council of Rulers from Johor, Kedah,
Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu with
Sir Donald MacGillivray, the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya who
represented Queen Elizabeth II.
The Agreement became a historical
constitutional evidence for the independence of the Federation of Malaya.
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.
Obverse
Symbolising Malaysia as a
constitutional monarchy, placed in the middle is the majestic royal throne
encircled by the portraits of all the 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 5th 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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Face Value
|
Dimension
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Printed Quantity
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RM60
|
162mm x 84mm
|
60,000
|
3-in1 RM60
|
162mm x 252mm
|
6,000
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RM600
|
370mm x 220mm
|
6,000
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