Bank Negara Malaysia will be conducting the inaugural public auction of Malaysian banknotes with special serial numbers on 27 September 2014 in the Auditorium Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia. The auction will be conducted by the Bank’s appointed auctioneer, MNP Auctioneers (Central) Sdn. Bhd. (MNP).
 
The purpose of the auction is to provide equal opportunity to all members of the public to obtain these coveted banknotes with special serial numbers such as CC8888888 or AY1234567. These special serial number banknotes command premium in the collectors’ market. The auction will also serve one of the initiatives by Bank Negara Malaysia to promote interest and greater appreciation in numismatics amongst the general public. 
 
The proceeds from the auction will be channelled to support the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of the Bank including the provision of free gadgets to assist the visually impaired and small retailers in identifying and authenticate banknotes. The proceeds will also be used for outreach programmes to educate the public on the techniques to authenticate banknotes and coins as well as the proper handling of polymer banknotes.
 
Further information on the auction can be obtained at MNP’s website (www.mnp.com.my)