New RM50 Note From 30 January 2008

Front of the new RM50 note

Back view of the newRM50 (left) and the front of the current RM50

We are going to be using the new RM50 note (pictured above) from 30 January next year. The note will comprise of new security features (anti-photocopying, enhanced watermark and security thread, multi-coloured latent image of "50" when tilted and colour change when it is rotated, etc. etc.). However, don't go to the bank and exchange all your older notes because they will still be legal tender and will be phased out in a few years.

On the back, the note features our first Prime Minister Tuanku Abdul Rahman with his hand raised, declaring independence. It also depicts Malaysia's 50 years of independence from agriculture-based to the current microbiology technology advances.

Sources:

1. Star Online Nation "New RM50 note from Jan 30"
2. Star Online Nation "Anti-photocopy among new features of RM50 note"