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BRUNEI
The Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei's population was 423,196 in 2016. Area: 5,765 km2. Currency: Brunei dollar (BND)
The Brunei dollar (code: BND), has been
the currency of the Sultanate of Brunei since
1967. It is normally abbreviated with the
dollar sign $, or alternatively B$ to distinguish
it from other dollar-denominated currencies.
It is divided into 100 sen (Malay) or cents (English). The Brunei dollar is issued by the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam.
Country in Asia
BRUNEI
Personal Emblem of the Sultan of Brunei
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1 Ringgit (polymer)
Dimensions: 141 x 69 mm
Clour: Blue
Polymer rank: 112
Brunei, 1 Ringgit, issued in 2011. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque and ceremonial barge in the clear window. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. At center, bunga simpur, the national flower. It acts as the colonizer of the white sands where other species initially cannot live, thus paving the way for new rainforest growth. Back: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, a lagoon, and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (Yayasan) building.
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5 Ringgit (polymer)
Dimensions: 141 x 69 mm
Clour: Green and yellow
Polymer rank: 112
Brunei, 5 Ringgits, issued in 2011. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. At center, bunga kunyit or turmeric plant, known for its medicinal qualities. Back: Lapau or Royal Ceremonial Hall in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is where royal ceremonies of Brunei are traditionally held. The present Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, was crowned in this hall on August 1st, 1968, beneath the interior's golden-domed ceiling.
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10 Ringgit (polymer)
Dimensions: 141 x 69 mm
Clour: Red, yellow and brown.
Polymer rank: 112
Brunei, 10 Ringgits, issued in 2011. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. At center, rancah rancah, an edible plant. It is an annual herb bearing purple, pink, or white ray florets. Back: Masjid Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, the largest Mosque in Brunei, named after the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In its center is a golden-plated dome, surrounded by four minarets with golden-plated domes. The mosque is situated in Kampong Kiarong, a few kilometers from the capital.
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20 Ringgit (polymer)
Rarely used
Dimensions: 149 x 72 mm
Clour: Yellow
Circulating commemorative (obsolete)
Polymer rank: 85
Brunei, 20 Ringgits, issued in 2007. Issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Singapore. Front: His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In the center, the tapak kuda laut: this medicinal plant symbolizes the agreement that has withstood the test of time. Back: Two interlocking C's (for "Currency"). At the intersection, the state crests of Brunei and Singapore. At right, for Brunei, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque with the replica of a 16th century Royal Barge and the Water Village. At left, for Singapore, the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and buildings along its city waterfront.
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50 Ringgit
Dimensions: 158 x 75 mm
Clour: Light Blue and Bronze
Polymer rank: 61
Brunei, 50 Ringgits, issued in 2004. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. At center, etlingera solaris from the ginger family, known for its medicinal qualities. The coat of arms of Brunei at far right. Back: Tropical rainforest shrub. This layer of the rainforest is very important botanically because of the diversity of its plant species; it is characterized by shrubby species and juvenile trees that grow only 1 to 6 meters off the forest floor.
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100 Ringgit
Dimensions: 158 x 75 mm
Clour: Brown and orange
Polymer rank: 61
Brunei, 100 Ringgits, issued in 2004. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. Melastoma malabathricum (rhododendron) at center, an evergreen spreading shrub with large purple flowers. The coat of arms of Brunei at far right. Back: Chermin Island, a small island located at the mouth of the Brunei River. The island functioned as a fortress to protect Kota Batu, the ancient capital of Brunei, and is today an archaeological site with Muslim royal tombs.
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500 Ringgit
Rarely used
Dimensions: 175 x 80 mm
Clour: Pink
Polymer rank: 79
Brunei, 500 Ringgits, issued in 2006. Front: Al-Marhum Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien III (1914-1986), the 28th ruler of Brunei. He ruled from 1950 to 1967 and is regarded as the architect of the modern Brunei. Misai kucing (java tea) flowers at center. Back: The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. Built in 1958, it sits on an artificial lagoon. The 52-meter tall golden domed structure has Italian marble floors and walls. The mosque is the largest in the Far East and is considered to be among the most beautiful in the world. A stone replica of a 16th-century barge rests in the Brunei River in the front of the mosque.
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1000 Ringgit
Rarely used
Dimensions: 175 x 80 mm
Clour: Grey and Brown
Polymer rank: 84
Brunei, 1,000 Ringgits, issued in 2007. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. At center, the trumpet-shaped blossoms of akar bilaran, a widely distributed species of shrubs. The coat of arms of Brunei at far right. Back: The Ministry of Finance building, constructed in 1990, the tallest building in Brunei with a height of 120 m. The Brunei Currency and Monetary Board, which issues Brunei's bank notes, is a part of the ministry.
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10000 Ringgit
Rarely used
Dimensions: 180 x 90 mm
Clour: Gold and Green
Polymer rank: 79
Brunei, 10,000 Ringgits, issued in 2006. This bank note has the highest face value of all notes in circulation in the world today. Front: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th of his line, which dates back to the fourteenth century. He ascended the throne in 1967. The stinking passion flower at center: it is a creeping vine with edible fruit. The coat of arms of Brunei at far right. Back: Building of the Legislative Council of Brunei, the country's unicameral parliament. It has 29 members, all appointed by the sultan.
