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5 MYR

Malaysia 1946_1989 VF P-28a AI extracted ✦ AI 92%
Front · IMG_6909.HEIC cropped
Back · IMG_6910.HEIC cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Malaysia
Currency MYR
Denomination 5
Series name Fourth series
Series year
Issue year
Era 1946_1989
Legal status demonetized
Predecessor currency Malaya and British Borneo dollar
Successor currency
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait
Reverse subject Yang di-Pertuan Agong in ceremonial dress
Watermark Agong's portrait in clear field
Color palette #e6b8c0,#c8dcc0,#8b7355
Themes monarch,architecture,wildlife
Language / script Latin script, Malay

Front: The Istana Negara (National Palace) in Kuala Lumpur, the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (paramount ruler of Malaysia). Built in 1928, it served as the official royal palace from 1957 to 2011. The building features Moorish-Islamic architectural elements with domes and arched entrances. The mousedeer (Tragulus) at upper left is Malaysia's national animal, symbolizing wit and wisdom in Malay folklore. Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Malaysia's national flower) appear at lower right.

Back: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State of Malaysia) wearing the Tengkolok Diraja (royal headgear with gold embroidered design and the Malaysian coat of arms). Malaysia is a constitutional elective monarchy, and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected from among the nine hereditary state rulers for a five-year term. The portrait represents the institution of the monarchy rather than a specific individual, as the position rotates among state rulers.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Bank Negara Malaysia
Issuer (native)
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 138x69

Security features: thread,microprint,intaglio

Geography

Malaysia in Asia

Malaysia in Asia. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This note belongs to the fourth series of Malaysian ringgit notes issued by Bank Negara Malaysia from 1982–1984, replacing the third series. The series features the Istana Negara on multiple denominations and continued Malaysia's tradition of depicting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the reverse as a symbol of national unity and constitutional monarchy. The series was gradually replaced by the fifth series beginning in 1986, and was fully withdrawn from circulation and demonetized by 1999. The fourth series marked a transitional period in Malaysian currency design, maintaining traditional architectural and monarchical themes while incorporating enhanced security features.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 28a
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1982–1984
Provenance

How it came to me

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Condition
Grade VF
Serial number

Note shows moderate circulation with visible creasing, slight soiling, and minor edge wear. Colors remain relatively vibrant.

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$3–$8
Type default range $3–$8
Valuation history (1)
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