Malaysia's Central Bank Issues New Banknotes

(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Central Bank of Malaysia on Monday issued into circulation new banknotes comprising RM100, RM20, RM10, RM5 and RM1 denominations, in bright colours and motifs depicting Malaysia's diverse cultural heritage and nature. Issuing authority Bank Negara Malaysia said today the new banknotes, themed 'Distinctively Malaysia', will co-circulate with the existing banknotes which remain as legal tender. The RM20 banknote is reintroduced in this new series and polymer substrate is used for the RM1 and RM5 banknotes, the Central Bank said. The new banknotes series uses the latest banknote technology to enhance security features which include shadow image, clear window, watermark portrait with pixel and highlighted numerals, colour shifting security thread, micro lens thread, perfect see-through register and coloured glossy patch. A tactile identification feature has also been included to aid the visually-impaired to identify denominations. The notes were distributed into circulation via various banks, hypermarkets and retail outlets.