RM50
(Actual size 140mm x 65mm)
The main theme of the design is the National Mission where the first thrust is "to move the economy up the value chain" which reflects Malaysia's economic transformation to the higher value-added activities in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors of the economy.
The dominant intaglio portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Tuanku Muhammad, is retained on the right and the national flower hibiscus is in the centre on the front of the RM50 banknote. Design patterns from songket weaving, which are in the background and edges of the banknote, are featured to reflect the traditional Malaysian textile handicraft and embroidery.
The new RM50 banknote features Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj at the historic declaration of Malaya's independence and the logo of the 50th Anniversary of Independence on the reverse side.
Security Features on the RM50 banknote
Click on any of the numbered features on the banknote, or or the listed features below, the listed features below, for further information.
Intaglio printing 5
Intaglio Print is a raised printing effect produced by applying layers of tactile inks on various parts of the front and reverse sides of the notes, such as the portrait of the First Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, denomination figures, design elements and the wording 'Bank Negara Malaysia'.
Perfect see-through register 3
Perfect See-Through Register feature where the graphic songket design on the obverse side of the note will register perfectly with the same graphic songket design on the reverse side when it is held against the light.
Micro lettering 7111213
Micro-Letterings can be viewed under a magnifying glass.
Two colour fluorescent elements 9
Complex design numeric '50' on the reverse which can be seen in yellow and red..
Text and logo 7
A rectangle showing the text BNM 50 with the stag motif, and repeated texts on security thread reading RM50 BNM. On the obverse side of the note, the thread can be seen as a continuous yellow fluorescent line.
Watermark Portrait with Electrotype Highlight 2
The Watermark Portrait can be recognised by tints that are lighter or darker than the surrounding paper. This watermark portrait which has a three-dimensional effect appears without sharp outlines. At the base of the watermark, the numeral 50 is clearly visible.
Security fibres 8
The security fibres in the paper in three colours: red, yellow and blue
Colour-shifting security thread 5
The Security Thread is embedded in the paper and appears on the reverse side of the note as coloured intermittent lines. When the note is held against the light, it is seen as a continuous dark coloured line and contains repeated text reading RM50 BNM. When the note is tilted, the colour of the thread changes from red to green and vice versa.
Coloured glossy patch6
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Clear window6
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Shadow image6
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Non-transparent window6
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Colour-shifting patch 6
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Embedded thread 4
Look at the banknote against white light and observe: A continuous dark line embedded in the paper
Braille feature1
Braille feature of the diamond shape marking with a layer of tactile ink printed in intaglio can be felt by touching.
Holographic stripe6
Holographic Stripe features the denomination 50 and the hibiscus flower, with a multi-coloured pumping and matt-structure effect when the banknote is tilted slightly.
Fluorescent serial numbers10
The numbers fluoresce under ultra-violet light.
Multi-colour latent image4
Multicolour Latent Image of the denomination 50 can be seen when the banknote is tilted slightly and the colour changes when it is rotated.
