Malaya & British Borneo Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Malaya and British Borneo is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of the region. From the first banknotes issued during colonial times to the modern currencies of today, this history reflects the political and economic changes in the area.

Old banknotes

The region's first banknotes were issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo in 1953. These banknotes, denominated in dollars, featured designs that reflected the cultural and natural diversity of the region. Following Malaya's independence in 1957 and the formation of Malaysia in 1963, these banknotes continued to be used until 1967, when each country began issuing its own currency.

Current banknotes

Today, banknotes in circulation in Malaysia are issued by Bank Negara Malaysia and are denominated in ringgit. The current series, introduced in 2012, features designs that highlight the country's natural and cultural heritage. Brunei, meanwhile, uses the Brunei dollar, while the territories that formed British Borneo, now part of Indonesia, use the Indonesian rupiah. An important milestone in the region's notafilia was the introduction of polymer banknotes in Malaysia in 1998, making it one of the first countries in the world to adopt this technology.

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Malaya & British Borneo is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Malaysia.