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04 September, 2023

...Brunei - 2013 Three-In-One Uncut Sheets Of 1 And 10 Ringgit Dated 2013 Polymer

Negara Brunei Darussalam

(Brunei)

Bank Pusat Brunei Darussalam

(Brunei Darussalam Central Bank)

Currency - Ringgit (BND)

Posted below are two Three-In-One cut sheets of 1 and 10 ringgit. Both notes are issued in a folder separately and both notes are dated 2013. Apart from the 1 and 10 ringgit, the denominations of 100 and 500 ringgit were also issued in 2013, however, I have no information if any uncut sheets were also issued for these two high denominations.

The designs for these two notes are the same as the initial 2011 series, but for this series, it has the tiny year date of 2013 printed on the back of the note.

Like all banknotes issued in Brunei, the signature on the note belongs to the Sultan of Brunei.

One Ringgit Three-In-One Uncut

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (b.1946-)

Front - Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (b.1946-). He has been the Sultan of Brunei since 05.10.1967, when he succeeded his late father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien (b.1914-1986). Apart from being the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also holds the positions of Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs. In the center is the flower called Dillenia Suffruticosa (Simpur Rancah) or simply known as Bunga (flower) Simpur. The simpur is a large shrub which can grow up to 10 meters in height. This species is commonly found in secondary sub-tropical South Asia, Australasia and the Indian Ocean islands.

Signature - Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah

Watermarks - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Dimensions - 142mm x 208mm

Back - The aerial view of the capital city of Bandar Sri Begawan, including the national mosque Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and surrounding building. This mosque is a landmark in the capital city and was built and completed in 1958.

Aerial view of Bandar Sri Begawan (Sri Begawan Town/City)

211.5mm x 300mm

Ten Ringgit Three-In-One Uncut Sheet

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (b.1946-)

Front - Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (b.1946-). He has been the Sultan of Brunei since 05.10.1967, when he succeeded his late father, Sultan Omar Al0i Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien (b.1914-1986). Apart from being the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah also holds the positions of Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs. In the center is the Cosmos Caudatus (Rancah-Rancah) flower. This species plant is a native to Latin America and the West Indies but can also be found throughout the rest of SouthEast Asia. It can grow up to 1.7 meters tall with few branches. Flowers when matured in a purplish-yellow in colour

Signature - Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah

Watermarks - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Omar Jame's Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Dimensions - 142mm x 208mm

Back - The aerial view of the Omar Jame's Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque located in Bandar Sri Begawan. This is one of the two state mosques in the country. The other one is the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Both are located in the capital city of Bandar Sri Beganwan and the distance between these two mosques are about 2 kilometers apart.

Omar Jame's Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

211.5mm x 300mm

25 January, 2020

...Brunei - 1 Ringgit 2-in-1 Commemorative Uncut Sheet Polymer Dated 2019

Negara Brunei Darussalam نڬارا بروني دارالسلام‎

Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam
Currency : Ringgit (BND)

This is a 2-in-one uncut sheet of 1 ringgit polymer note printed with the year date of 2019. This is a numismatic product issued on 23.08.2019 to celebrate the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah's 73rd birthday. Sultan Bolkiah's birthday falls on July 15th and he was born in 1946.

The design of the note is the same as those first issued in 2011, with reprints in 2013 and 2016. The date printed on this new issue is 2019. Whilst this is a commemorative issue, there are no commemorative texts or logo added to the note. However, the folder did state that the purpose of this issue was to celebrate the Sultan's 73rd birthday.

This is the first time a 1 ringgit 2-in-1 uncut sheet is issued. Previous issues were 3-in-1 uncut sheets.

This is a limited edition with:-
Quantity Issued - 600 folder sets;
Issue Price - BND$35 per set.

One Ringgit

Dated 2019, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, simpur (flower)

Reverse - view of the capital Bandar Sri Begawan, shopping complex Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex

Front Cover

Inside Folder

23 December, 2017

Brunei - 50 Ringgit 2017 Coronation Golden Jubilee

On 5th of October 2017, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah celebrated his Accession to the Throne Golden Jubilee. His Majesty became the 29th Sultan of Brunei Darussalam on 05.10.1967, when he was 21 years old, following the surprised abdication of his father, the late Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Waddien (1914-1986). The Sultan's coronation was then held on 01.08.1968 and was crowed by his father at the Royal Ceremonial Hall (or Lapua) in Bandar Seri Begawan (then known as Brunei Town).

Fast forward 25 years, in 1992 the Sultan celebrated his Silver Jubilee by releasing a B$25 Commemorative paper banknote (P21). Until today, this is still the one and only odd 25 Dollars denomination ever issued in Brunei since 1967.

To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Authoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) issued the following numismatic products:

- B$50 with special "HB50"* prefix (acrylic holder) at B$200 (4,000 sets);
- B$25 (P21) and B$50 "prefix F/1" Folder at B$160 (3,000 sets);
- Single B$50 "prefix F/1" Circulation Note Folder at B$55 (50,000 sets);
- 3-in-1 uncut Sheet B$50 "prefix F/2" (acrylic holder) at B$400 (1,000 sets);
- 8-in-1 uncut sheet B$50 "prefix F/2" (in tube) at B$1,000 (500 sets)
- 40-in-1 uncut sheet B$50 (in tube) at B$3,800 (150 sets);
- B$500 Gold coin at B$3,500 (200 sets);
- B$50 Silver coin at B$400 (200 sets); and
- 5 coins 5th series special collection set at B$20 (3,000 sets)

* HB = Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

It should be noted that only 4,000 sets were issued with the special prefix of "HB". The rest are printed with prefix "F/1 and F/2". All the above were made available via online pre-order which was opened between 04.10.2017 to 25.10.2017. The items were opened to everyone, however priorities were given to the locals first in the country with any left overs to be sold to the rest of the world. Any item that was oversubscribed went through a balloting system to decide the lucky winners.

I have no confirmation as to how many pieces were printed for this commemorative serious. So far I have sighted single note with F/1 prefix and F/2 prefix for those uncut sheets. The circulating coins and banknote were released to the public for circulation on 09.10.2017.

The design of the new B$50 features three generations of royal family. On the front, it features the late Sultan crowning his son in 1967 and on the back, the current Sultan and his eldest son, crown prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'ízzaddin Waddaulah, greeting their subjects. The note is predominately printed in stunning yellow colour, which is also the royal colour of Brunei. The design for this note should win an award, in my opinion.

Fifty Ringgit from 1 note folder

Dated 2017 - single in folder


Reverse

Fifty Ringgit Special Prefix

Dated 2017 - Special Prefix HB50

Reverse

Twenty Five Dollar (Paper) from 2 notes folder

Dated 1992, P21, #204

Reverse

Fifty Ringgit from 2 notes folder

Dated 2017, #204

Reverse

Fifty Ringgit 3-in-one Uncut Sheet

Dated 2017

Reverse

Footnote: A small quantity of the above were also sold in Singapore, where both nation's currencies are interchangeable at par value. Some of these items were sold at a higher price that those offered in Brunei. Whilst the above numismatic products issued were considered as low, it is not sure if those sold in Singapore were made prior to the sale in Brunei or because they were actually left overs. Given that only the coins were oversubscribed, I personally believed the notes were the remainders from the offers in Brunei. Needless to say, banknotes are not as popular as those coins sold.