Cool blue polymer tones give Brunei’s one-dollar note the clarity of a renewed currency, where royal portraiture and mosque architecture meet within upgraded tactile design.
Design & Symbolism
Obverse
The obverse places Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in uniform and dastar headdress beside the bunga simpūr flower, the national coat of arms, and the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque within the transparent security window. Domino tactile embossed marks for the visually impaired add a practical security and accessibility layer, while the design keeps monarchy, national flora, and Islamic architecture in a controlled ceremonial frame.
Reverse
The reverse opens over Bandar Seri Begawan, with an aerial view of the capital, the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation building, and the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque carried through the polymer window. English, Malay, and Jawi lettering reinforce the note’s official setting, while the pale blue composition links civic space, religious landmark, and national continuity across a modern polymer surface.
Collector’s Insight
For collectors, this 5 Dollar note belongs to Brunei’s 2024 polymer issue, a revised circulation family denominated in Brunei dollars only after earlier notes also carried ringgit wording. Its Domino tactile embossed marks for the visually impaired, the signature of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and the ceremonial presence of Lapau place the denomination within a modern national series where practical accessibility, royal authority, and state tradition meet in a compact polymer design.
Shipping & Guarantee
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