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10 Ringgit, Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia, 1989–1995 (Pick 29)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1989-1995

Issuing entity

Malaysia

This 10 Ringgit note was issued in Malaysia by the Central Bank of Malaysia, with dates recorded from 1989–1995. It belongs to the Ringgit (1967-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date). It measures 131 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 29.

Obverse: Dark brown, red-orange and violet on multicolour underprint. Tuanku Abdul Rahman at right. Vertical serial number. Segmented foil over security thread. Its lettering reads “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA / WANG KERTAS INI SAH DIPERLAKUKAN / DENGAN NILAI / SEPULUH / RINGGIT”. Reverse: Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Its lettering reads “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA / $10 / STESEN BESAR KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU / KUALA LUMPUR”. The note was printed by BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012), De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), Giesecke+Devrient (Giesecke & Devrient), Leipzig, Germany (1852-date), Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date). Watermark: Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Signatures recorded for the type: Datuk Jaafar Hussein (DJH) (Governor); Ahmad Mohd Don (AMD) (Governor).

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

For similar notes with printing on the watermark, see P#21. The printing company's names can be found in the bottom of the reverse, just underneath the frame. It's very small, but it is the how to find the specific type.

Physical characteristics

Size
131 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Tuanku Abdul Rahman

Technical characteristics

Printer
BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012), De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), Giesecke+Devrient (Giesecke & Devrient), Leipzig, Germany (1852-date), Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Signatures
Datuk Jaafar Hussein (DJH) (Governor) · Ahmad Mohd Don (AMD) (Governor)
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Malaysia

Design

Obverse
Dark brown, red-orange and violet on multicolour underprint. Tuanku Abdul Rahman at right. Vertical serial number. Segmented foil over security thread.
Reverse
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Obverse lettering
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA / WANG KERTAS INI SAH DIPERLAKUKAN / DENGAN NILAI / SEPULUH / RINGGIT
Reverse lettering
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA / $10 / STESEN BESAR KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU / KUALA LUMPUR

Identification

Value
10 Ringgit
Dates recorded
1989-1995
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 29

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P29
  • NumistaN# 209962

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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