Five-petaled Bunga raya (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis) - the national flower of Malaysia. Portrait of the first Colonel Seri Paduka, first Supreme Head of State (Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong) of the Federation of Malaya - Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Muhammad (24 August 1895 – 1 April 1960). Design patterns from songket weaving (featured to reflect the traditional Malaysian textile handicraft and embroidery).
Reverse description
Logo emblem of the Central Bank of Malaysia depicting Kijang Emas (Malaysia Barking Deer - Muntiacus muntjak), which originates from Kelantan Kijang Gold Kupang coin. Wau Bulan - Malaysian moon-kite.
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Obverse lettering
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA
WANG INI SAH DIPERLAKUKAN DENGAN NILAI
RINGGIT MALAYSIA (Translation: National Bank of Malaysia, This note is legal tender for value)
Reverse lettering
بڠک نݢارا مليسيا
ريڠڬيت مليسيا (Translation: National Bank of Malaysia, Malaysian Ringgit)