...Malaysia - ND2024 Governor Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour (2023-) Polymer And Paper

Malaysia

 

Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia Est.1959)

Currency - Ringgit (MYR)

 

Below is a full set of six notes all bearing the central bank governor's signature, Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour. Rasheed Ghaffour was appointed to the role on 1 July 2023, replacing the previous governor, Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus. Rasheed Ghaffour is the 10th bank governor appointed since 1959. The fixed term for the central bank governor is for 5 years and this can be extended by the elected government of the day.  

The designs of the notes below are the same as those previously issued and circulating banknotes in Malaysia are generally undated. Most serious collectors in Malaysia would collect the three main prefixes such as the First, Last and Replacement. No doubt, collecting prefixes is not just tough but can be also expensive too. It is believed that no replacement notes have been printed or sighted so far.

 

Satu Ringgit / One Ringgit Polymer

 

Front - Portrait of the first Agong (King), Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tunku Muhammad (b.1895-1960). Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (He Who Is Made Chief Ruler) in the state of Negeri Sembilan. He was the Ruler of the State from 1933 to until his death in 1960. Tuanku Abdul Rahman was elected as the King of Malaya on 31.08.1957 following Malaya gaining independence from the British. The selection for the position of King of Malaya (now Malaysia) was decided by the Paramount Rulers of independent Malaya which comprises all the nine Sultan/Raja of Malaya. He won the votes by 8 to 1, beating the more senior Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abu Bakar. He was installed as King of Malaya on 02.09.1957.

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour

Dimensions - 120mm x 65mm 

Back - Traditional Kelantanese kite flying. The kite in Malay is called Wau Bulan. Family having fun at the beach. The logo of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is based on the design of this kite.

 

Lima Ringgit / Five Ringgit Polymer

Front - The term for Malaysia King is for five years and unfortunately Tuanku Abdul Rahman did not serve his full term and died on 01.04.1960. He was succeeded by Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj (b.1898-1960) from the State of Selangor. Well, he didn't last long either as he too did not manage to serve his full term either and died on 01.09.1960, barely 5 months into the role.

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour

Dimensions - 135.5mm x 65mm

Back - A pair of Rhinoceros Hornbill. These are native birds of Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia) as well as Thailand. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is also the state bird of Sarawak. 

Sepuluh Ringgit / Ten Ringgit Paper 

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman was the second son of Tuanku Muhammad and Tunku Puan Chik. He had an elder brother, Tunku Abdul Aziz but he died in 1917, and since then he had been groomed as heir to the Negeri Sembilan's throne. 

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour 

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 10

Dimensions - 141mm x 65.5mm  

Back - A giant Rafflesia flower. The Rafflesia can be found growing in the States of Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and in Borneo. The Rafflesia is known to be the largest flower and is a native to Southeast Asia's rainforests. The Rafflesia is a popular tourist attraction due to the size of the flower.

 

 

Dua Puluh Ringgit / Twenty Ringgit Paper

Front - In 1925, Tuanku Abdul Rahman went to England to read Laws and three years later he qualified as a barrister from Inner Temple. In late 1928, he returned to Malaya and worked in various departments in the government. He succeeded to the Negeri Sembilan throne following the death of his father in 1933.

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour 

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 20

Dimensions - 147mm x 66mm

First Prefix - DJ

Back - Hawksbill and leatherback turtles swimming in a coral reef. The hawksbill turtles are found mainly resting along the State of Melaka, whilst the leatherback turtles can be found on Turtle Islands in the east coast of Sabah.

Lima Puluh Ringgit / Fifty Ringgit Paper

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman died in his sleep in the early morning of 01.04.1960. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Tuanku Munawir (b.1922-1967).

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour 

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 50

Dimensions - 146mm x 69mm

Back - Oil palm trees. Malaysia and Indonesia grow around 85-90% of the world's oil palm trees. To the center right is the image of Tunku Abdul Rahman (b.1903-1990), the first Prime Minister of Malaysia (1957-1990). The image is taken from him proclaiming independence on 31.08.1957. The design for this note was first introduced on 26.12.2007, when a commemorative note was released, celebrating the country's 50th Independence anniversary. The commemorative note was printed with the Independence logo on the back, above the watermark area. The above note was then reprinted for general circulation and was first introduced on 15.07.2009 without the commemorative logo.

First Prefix - TH

Seratus Ringgit / One Hundred Ringgit Paper 

Front - Tuanku Abdul Rahman married four times. The first two marriages ended in divorce and the third and fourth wives were related - cousins. In all he produced three sons and five daughters. Two of his sons succeeded him as the Chief Ruler of Negeri Sembilan.  

Governor - Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abduk Ghaffour 

Watermarks - Tuanku Abdul Rahman and electrotype 100

Dimensions - 150.5mm x 69.5mm 

Back - Image of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, and pinnacles rock formation of Gunung Api valley. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia, whilst Gunung (mountain) Api is located at the Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak. 

First Prefix - EZ