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Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing an upgraded version of the RM10 denomination currency notes with an enhanced security feature. The upgraded RM10 currency note has an optical variable holographic strip on the obverse (similar to the strip used on RM50 and RM100 currency notes).
The introduction of the holographic strip is part of the Bank's continous efforts to improve the security features of the currency notes. The holographic strip makes the currency note more difficult to duplicate and yet easily detecable by the public.
Basically, the upgraded RM10 currency note retains the existing design, colour, security features and size. Except for the hologrphic strip, there is no significant change in the original design on the obverse and reverse of the upgraded RM10 currency note. They have been printed on the same material as in other circulating Malaysian currency notes.
The prominent security features of the RM10 currency note are highlighted in this brochure as a guide to the public. The public is advised to check carefully on the security features to ensure the authenticity of the note.
The upgraded RM10 currency note will co-circulate with the existing series. For more information on the upgraded RM10 currency note, please contact the Currency Management and Operation Department (Tel. ++ 60 3 2690 7309)
Security Feature
The shaded watermark can be recognised by tints that are lighter or darker than the surrounding paper. This watermark portrait which has a three-dimensional effect appears soft and shady without sharp outlines. At the base of the watermark, the numeral 10 is clearly visible.
Section 1 of the reverse of the note:
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The round braille markings feature a layer of tactile ink printed in intaglio that can be felt by touching.
Section 2 of the obverse of the
note
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The intaglio print is a raised printing effect produced by applying layers of tactile inks on various parts of the front and reverse sides of the notes, such as the potrait of the First Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, denomination figures, ornamental elements and the wordings "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".
Section 3 of the obverse of the note:
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Background Micro-Letterings (4)
The pattern of the red and greenish yellow rectangles contains legible micro-letterings
of "BNM" when viewed under a magnifying glass while some of the greenish
yellow rectangles will fluoresce under ultra-violet light.
Section 4 of the obverse of the
note
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PEAK? (Printed and Embossed Anti-Copy Key) (5)
PEAK? is a "Printed and Embossed Anticopy Key" security
feature. When changing the angle of view by shifting the note, the numeral 10
will be revealed in the centre of the PEAK? square.The whole square
will glow under ultra-violet light.
Section 5 of the obverse of the
note:
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LEAD? (Longlasting Economical Anticopy Device) (6)
LEAD? is a Longlasting Economical Anticopy Device. Its holographic design represents the same motifs as used in the red area with which the LEAD? strip is partially overprinted as well as the words "RM10" and "BNM". The colours of these elements change when the view angle is shifted. On both sides of the strip a dedicated print pattern becomes visible under ultra-violet light.
Section 6 of the note:
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The thread is embedded in the paper and appears on the reverse side of the
note as a silver coloured dotted line. When the note is held against the light
it is seen as a continous dark coloured line and the repeated text "BNM
RM10" can be read. When viewed under ultra-violet light, the thread is
seen in various changing colours known as the "rainbow effect".
Section 7 of the obverse of the
note:
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Perfect See-Through Register (8)
When the note is held against the light, the hibiscus flower on the obverse
will register perfectly with the same flower on the reverse of the note. This
flower will also glow under ultra-violet light.
Section 8 of the obverse of the
note:
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