Brunei 1 Ringgit 2013

Issued in 2013 by the Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam, this polymer 1 Ringgit note features the portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah wearing traditional headgear on the obverse, accompanied by the Simpor Ayer flower—Brunei’s national flower—and Islamic geometric patterns.

The reverse depicts the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque alongside a ceremonial barge on the lagoon of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital. The design includes floral motifs used as see-through registration devices.

Printed on polymer substrate, the note incorporates advanced security features including a clear window shaped like the mosque, color-shifting ink, a shadow image showing the Sultan’s portrait and initials, see-through floral patterns, raised intaglio printing, Braille tactile dots, and UV-fluorescent serial numbers and fibers.

The banknote measures 141 × 69 mm and includes a watermark visible in the clear window.

Obverse

Dark and light blue on multicolor underprint. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at right.
Hassanal Bolkiah (born 15 July 1946) is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei and the Prime Minister of Brunei. He is one of the last absolute monarchs in the world. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Raja Isteri (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit, he succeeded to the throne as the sultan of Brunei, following the abdication of his father on 5 October 1967.

The sultan has been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world. In 2008, Forbes estimated the sultan’s total peak net worth at US$20 billion. After Queen Elizabeth II, the sultan is the world’s second longest-reigning current monarch.[3] On 5 October 2017, the sultan celebrated his Golden Jubilee to mark the 50th year of his reign on the throne.[4]

Flower at center – Bunga Simpur (Dillenia Suffruticosa) is the national flower of Negara Brunei Darussalam. It has yellow flower and pink fruit, which also looks like its flower and large leaves. This is often seen on large banners during national celebrations of Brunei.

Lettering:
Negara Brunei Darussalam
wang kertas ini sah diperlakukán dengan nilai
Satu Ringgit
Bunga Simpur
(Dillenia suffruticosa)

Translation:
Country of Brunei Darussalam
These banknotes are validly treated with value
One ringgit
Bunga Simpur (National flower of Brunei)
(Dillenia suffruticosa)

Reverse

Bandar Seri Begawan at center- is the capital of Brunei, a tiny nation on the island of Borneo. It’s known for the opulent Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Malay: Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien) is an Islamic mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is often considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific. It is a place of worship for the Muslim community, a major historical site, and a famous tourist attraction of Brunei.

Lettering: One dollar

Translation: One dollar

Watermark

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Printer

Note Printing Australia, Melbourne, Australia (1998-date)

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