Malaysia Coins And Banknotes

You have probably seen the banknotes and coins of USD, Euro, British Pound, AUD and SGD. But, have you seen Malaysia currency note a.k.a Ringgit Malaysia (RM)? 

The symbol of Ringgit Malaysia is RM, while the code is MYR. 

Coins:

5 Sen (5 cents)

• Current smallest and lightest coin in Malaysia
• Diameter: 17.78mm
• Weight: 1.72g
• Made from Stainless Steel
• Featuring the 'destar siga' pattern with the 'sulur kacang' a.k.a pea tendrils as a background motif

10 Sen (10 cents)

• Diameter: 18.80mm
• Weight: 2.98g
• Made from Stainless Steel
• Featuring the unique weave pattern of the Mah Meri tribe in West Malaysia

20 Sen (20 cents)

• Diameter: 20.60mm
• Weight: 4.18g
• Made from Nickel Brass
• Featuring 'bunga melur' (a.k.a jasmine flower) with a 'destar siga' cloth motif in the background

50 Sen (5 cents)

• Current largest coin in Malaysia
• Diameter: 22.65mm
• Weight: 5.66g
• Made from Nickel Brass Clad Copper
• Featuring the 'sulur kacang' (pea tendrils) motif which is well known in traditional woodcarvers and silversmiths
• Drawn from the graceful twists and curls of long bean vines
• Security feature: The Fine lines in the motif background

Banknotes:

RM 100

• Featuring 2 prominent natural wonders (behind note)
• Kinabalu Park, Sabah
• Home to the majestic Mount kinabalu (highest mountain in Southeast Asia)
• Gunung Api Valley (formed with limestone pinnacle rock)
• Located within Mulu National Park, Sarawak
• Actual Size: (140mm x 65mm)
• Introduced in June 2012

RM 50

• Main theme design reflects the National Mission
• To “move the economy up the value chain”  
• Featuring songket weaving design patterns 
• Reflecting Traditional Malaysian Textile’s Handicraft and Embroidery.
• Actual size: (145 x 69 mm)
• Introduced in July 2009

RM 20

• Featuring rich and colourful marine life theme
• Two of the most well-known species of sea turtles
• Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
• Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
• Actual size: (140mm x 65mm)
• Introduced in June 2012

RM 10

• Featuring world’s largest plant, Rafflesia
• Rafflesia Azlanii species
• Found in tropical rainforest jungle
• First discovered in the Royal Belum Forest Reserve, Perak in 2003
• Actual size: (140mm x 65mm)
• Introduced in June 2012

RM 5

• Polymer Banknote
• Featuring Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros)
• One of the largest and most magnificent hornbill species in the world
• Hornbill symbol displays strength and courage by Sarawak’s native communities
• Actual size: (135mm X 65mm)
• Introduced in June 2012

RM 1

• Polymer Banknote
• Featuring kite-flying theme
• Most iconic Malaysian kites - 'Wau Bulan' or Moon Kite
• It is hand crafted from bamboo and paper
• As a decorative item that embellish the walls of Malaysian homes
• Popular sport activity in the state of Kelantan & Terengganu
• Actual size: (120mm X 65mm)
• Introduced in June 2012

Past Banknotes:

Commemorative Banknotes:

RM 600

• Issued in conjunction with 60th Anniversary of Signing of Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement
• Face value: RM 600
• Selling price: RM 1,700
• Actual size: (370mm X 220mm)
• Introduced in Dec 2017

RM 60

• Issued in conjunction with 60th Anniversary of Signing of Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement
• Face value: RM 60
• Selling price: RM 120
• Actual size: (162mm X 84mm)
• Introduced in Dec 2017

Past Banknote:

RM 2 

• First denomination of a new Malaysian banknote
• Designed with the Vision 2020 theme
• Representing Malaysia's rapid economic development and achievements
• Introduced in Feb 1996

Article Contributed By: Mr. Ahmad Shafiq Marwan, Front Desk Management Trainee