RM1
(Actual size 120mm X 65mm)
Kite-flying is a popular traditional sport in Malaysia especially in Kelantan and Terengganu. Kite-flying is also traditionally a celebration of a good harvest which brings together the local communities in these states.
Amongst the best-known and most iconic Malaysian kites is the 'Wau Bulan' or Moon Kite which is featured on the RM1.
The Wau Bulan, which is hand crafted from bamboo and paper, is also a popular decorative item that adorns the walls of Malaysian homes.
Security Features on the RM1 banknote
Click on any of the numbered features on the banknote, or the listed features below, for further information.
Intaglio printing 1
Feel the raised printing effect by touching the portrait of the Agong and text.
Perfect see-through register 5
Look at the banknote against white light and observe: The complete formation of the numeral 1
Micro lettering 6
Check using the magnifier for the following: Intaglio micro lettering.
Two colour fluorescent elements 7
Check using UV light for the following : Wau Bulan and numeral 1, appear in red and yellow colour.
Text and logo 8
Check using the UV light for the following: Stag motif and a rectangle with text ‘BNM1’
Watermark Portrait 2
Look at the banknote against white light and observe: A watermark portrait and the numeral 10
Security fibres 9
Check using the UV light for the following: visible scattered fibres in red, yellow and blue colours
Colour-shifting security thread 4
Look at the banknote against white light and observe: A continuous dark line with micro text BNM10 embedded in the paper.
Coloured glossy patch5
Tilt the banknote and observe: A gold-coloured stripe with the text RM10.
Clear window2
Look at the banknote against white light and observe : transparent window containing embossed numeral 1
Shadow image3
Look at the banknote against white light and observe : complete shadow image of the 'Songket'
Non-transparent window4
crescent and star printed in white from the back
Embedded thread 4
Look at the banknote against white light and observe: A continuous dark line embedded in the paper
Braille feature6
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Holographic stripe6
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Fluorescent serial numbers6
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Multi-colour latent image6
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