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32-581: The Brunei Currency Board (BCB) was established on 12 June 1967, and the introduction of the Brunei dollar as the new currency of Brunei in replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar after the Currency Union Agreement between Malaysia , Singapore and Brunei was terminated and all three countries issued their own currencies which continued to be interchangeable until 8 May 1973, when Malaysia terminated

64-753: A MoU on 3 February 2023. Through information sharing and cross-border on-site inspections, the MoU will enable the efficient supervision of banks and insurers operating in both jurisdictions. After signing the second additional pages of the MoU on Cooperation in Regional Payment Connectivity (MOU RPC) on 29 February 2024, BDCB and BOL have formally joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC). 4°55′21″N 114°57′06″E  /  4.9226°N 114.9516°E  / 4.9226; 114.9516 Brunei dollar The Brunei dollar ( sign : B$ , Malay : ringgit Brunei , currency code : BND ), has been

96-540: A gold medal award for its security features in the 22nd National Print Award in Australia in May 2005. The S$ 10,000 and B$ 10,000 notes are the world's most valuable banknotes, (worth US$ 7,375 as of May 2024) that are officially in circulation. They are worth eight times as much as the next most valuable, the 1,000 Swiss franc note (US$ 1,100). From 6 November 2020, AMBD has announced it will stop printing B$ 10,000 notes to reduce

128-731: The Brunei Currency and Monetary Board (now the Authoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam)) still maintain the exchangeability of their two currencies. The dollar is accepted as "customary tender" in Singapore according to the Currency Interchangeability Agreement, although it is not legal tender there. Coins were used in Brunei from the 10th century. The Straits dollar

160-567: The Currency and Monetary Order, 2004 on 1 February 2004. The Minister of Finance serves as the board's chair and is in charge of managing BCMB. In addition to leading BCMB's management, the chief executive officer serves as the board secretary. In honour of the Sultan of Brunei 's 58th birthday, BCMB has released new B$ 50 and B$ 100 polymer notes with more security measures than earlier versions. The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank Order, 2010 established

192-499: The MAS signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral collaboration, pledging to pursue additional areas of collaboration. Following approval by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah , the official Radio Television Brunei announced the name change to Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and board selections on 26 June 2021. On the following day, new laws pertaining to the central bank went into force. The central bank would carry out

224-531: The Malaysian dollar , Singapore dollar and the Brunei dollar, all at par. The Interchangeability Agreement which the three countries adhered to as original members of the currency union meant the Brunei dollar was exchangeable at par with the Singapore dollar and Malaysian dollar. This ended on 8 May 1973, when the Malaysian government withdrew from the agreement. The Singapore dollar is still interchangeable with

256-534: The Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam ( Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam ) which went into effect on 1 January 2011. In addition to developing and implementing monetary policies, the AMBD will oversee financial institutions and handle money in its capacity as a central bank. The Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah serves as the AMBD's chair. At the 3rd AMBD-MAS Bilateral Roundtable, on 22 January 2020, AMBD and

288-515: The Singapore dollar at par. As such, the Brunei dollar is accepted in Singapore as "customary tender"; likewise, the Singapore dollar is accepted in Brunei. Early currency in Brunei included cowrie shells. Brunei is also famous for its bronze teapots, which were used as currency in barter trade along the coast of northern Borneo . The Spanish-American silver dollar brought over by the Manila galleons

320-567: The Straits dollar from 1906, the Malayan dollar from 1939 and the Malaya and British Borneo dollar from 1953 until 1967, when it began issuing its own currency. The Brunei dollar replaced the Malaya and British Borneo dollar in 1967 after the formation of Malaysia and the independence of Singapore . Until 23 June 1973, the Malaysian ringgit was exchangeable at par with the Singapore dollar and Brunei dollar. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and

352-526: The currency of the Sultanate of Brunei since 1967. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $ , or alternatively B$ to distinguish it from other dollar -denominated currencies. The currency is divided into 100 cents (Malay: sen) and is issued by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank . Under a Currency Interchangeability Agreement in 1967, the Brunei dollar is interchangeable with

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384-438: The managing directors of BOT and BDCB signed a MoU on cooperation between the two central banks. To strengthen their collaboration in the areas of banking and insurance supervision, the managing directors MAS and BDCB signed a MoU on 3 February 2023. Through information sharing and cross-border on-site inspections, the MoU will enable the efficient supervision of banks and insurers operating in both jurisdictions. After signing

416-462: The 16th to the 19th century. Previous Islamic coins were also called the ‘Pitis’. Another type of coin that was used in Brunei were ‘ Duit besi’ (which roughly translates to ‘Iron money’). Iron was considered valuable those days that it was used as money. 100 one-square inch pieces were valued at 1 dollar. The last coin to be issued before the introduction of the Straits Settlements currency

448-431: The AMBD will oversee financial institutions and handle money in its capacity as a central bank. The Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah serves as the AMBD's chair. At the 3rd AMBD-MAS Bilateral Roundtable, on 22 January 2020, AMBD and the MAS signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral collaboration, pledging to pursue additional areas of collaboration. Following approval by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah ,

480-468: The Brunei dollar today. In 1967, coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. Except for the bronze 1 cent, the coins were struck in cupro-nickel. In 1986, copper-clad steel replaced bronze. Later, in 2008, the 1 cent coins switched compositions to brass. On 12 June 1967, the government ( Kerajaan Brunei ) introduced notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 dollars. Notes for 500 and 1,000 dollars followed in 1979. In 1989,

512-455: The agreement with Singapore and Brunei. The Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Singapore and Brunei is still existent. On 27 June 2007, Singapore and Brunei celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement (since 12 June 1967) with the joint-issue of the commemorative $ 20 notes. The BCB was dissolved and rechartered under the new name the Brunei Currency and Monetary Board (BCMB) pursuant to Section 3-1 of

544-436: The board secretary. In honour of the Sultan of Brunei 's 58th birthday, BCMB has released new B$ 50 and B$ 100 polymer notes with more security measures than earlier versions. The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank Order, 2010 established the Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam ( Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam ) which went into effect on 1 January 2011. In addition to developing and implementing monetary policies,

576-643: The coins were made by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom . In 1984, Brunei Currency Board ordered four million circulation coins from the Singapore Mint . The circulation coins consisted of one cent coint in bronze and five, ten, twenty and fifty cents coins in cupro-nickel. The 50 cents has an additional security feature with a reeded edge with dots between lines at regular interval while other countries' circulation coins are mill-edged. The Straits dollar

608-415: The joint-issue of the commemorative $ 20 notes. The BCB was dissolved and rechartered under the new name the Brunei Currency and Monetary Board (BCMB) pursuant to Section 3-1 of the Currency and Monetary Order, 2004 on 1 February 2004. The Minister of Finance serves as the board's chair and is in charge of managing BCMB. In addition to leading BCMB's management, the chief executive officer serves as

640-441: The official Radio Television Brunei announced the name change to Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and board selections on 26 June 2021. On the following day, new laws pertaining to the central bank went into force. The central bank would carry out the same duties as its predecessor, and whose responsibilities included supervising financial institutions and developing and implementing monetary policies. On 6 December 2022,

672-516: The portrait of King George VI in front of the note. In 1952, the board was renamed the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo . The board then began to issue notes to Malaya , Singapore , Sarawak , British North Borneo , and Brunei in 1953. This was known as the Malaya and British Borneo dollar . In 1967, the Malaya and British Borneo dollar was replaced by three new currencies:

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704-503: The reverse together with the Jawi . Five series of notes have been issued. The colours of $ 1, $ 5, and $ 10 notes have been the same for all the series of banknotes. [1] First series (1967) – currency with the portrait of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III , the 28th ruler of Brunei. Second series – This series was the same as the first series with exception that the portrait of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin

736-502: The risk of money laundering. Brunei has also stopped the issuance of B$ 10,000 and is in the process of withdrawing it from active circulation. Brunei Darussalam Central Bank The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank ( abbrev : BDCB ; Malay : Bank Pusat Brunei Darussalam ) is the central bank of Brunei . In addition to creating the Brunei currency and managing the nation's monetary policy , its major goals consisted of building and upholding domestic price stability, guaranteeing

768-409: The same duties as its predecessor, and whose responsibilities included supervising financial institutions and developing and implementing monetary policies. On 6 December 2022, the managing directors of BOT and BDCB signed a MoU on cooperation between the two central banks. To strengthen their collaboration in the areas of banking and insurance supervision, the managing directors MAS and BDCB signed

800-451: The stability of the financial system, particularly via the creation of prudential standards and financial regulations, and support the establishment and operation of effective. The Brunei Currency Board (BCB) was established on 12 June 1967, and the introduction of the Brunei dollar as the new currency of Brunei in replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar after the Currency Union Agreement between Malaysia , Singapore and Brunei

832-520: The title on the paper money was changed to Negara Brunei Darussalam , the official name of the country, and the Malay term for “State of Brunei, Abode of Peace.” 10,000 dollar notes were introduced the same year. All notes bear the denomination in Malay (in both Rumi and Jawi ) and in English. The English denomination appeared on the obverse below the denomination in Malay on the earlier series, but now appears on

864-403: Was also used in Brunei from 1906. Due to the close ties between China and Brunei , the first type of coins used in Brunei were Chinese coins. This was initially called ‘Pitis’. They were later known as ‘Kue’ when local ‘Pitis’ were introduced. The local ‘Pitis’ coins had ‘Sultanate of Brunei’ stamped in front of the coin and the royal umbrella was imprinted at the back. These were issued from

896-461: Was in wide use for Brunei 's international trade from the 16th to 19th centuries; the 19th century Straits dollar was itself derived from the same coin. Brunei issued tin coins denominated in pitis in AH 1285 ( AD 1868). These were followed by a one cent coin in AH 1304 ( AD 1888). This cent was one hundredth of a Straits dollar . As a protectorate of Britain in the early 20th century, Brunei used

928-559: Was introduced in Brunei in 1906. It was later replaced by the Malayan dollar which was introduced to British colonies and Brunei in 1939. It replaced the Straits dollar at par with a 1:1 exchange rate. The Malayan dollar was issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya . The board stopped issuing the Malayan dollar during the Japanese invasion during World War II . The Malayan dollar had

960-572: Was replaced by the portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah , the 29th and current ruler of Brunei. All subsequent currency has the portrait of Hassanal Bolkiah. In addition, two new higher denominations were issued in 1979. Third series – the post independence series. This series was gradually being replaced by the fourth series. Fourth Series (1996–2000) all notes except for the polymer issues are no longer printed. Polymer banknotes were introduced in (2004) due to high cases of banknote forgery. All of them are polymer. The $ 100 note of this series has won

992-421: Was terminated and all three countries issued their own currencies which continued to be interchangeable until 8 May 1973, when Malaysia terminated the agreement with Singapore and Brunei. The Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Singapore and Brunei is still existent. On 27 June 2007, Singapore and Brunei celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement (since 12 June 1967) with

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1024-537: Was the ‘Duit Bintang’, otherwise known as the ‘Star coin’ or the 'Star Cent'. It is called the Star coin because of the star imprinted on the obverse of the coin. It was minted in Birmingham , England , in 1887. It was made from copper . With the introduction of the Straits Settlements currency, the previously used coins were taken out of circulation. They were, however still used with certain exchange rates. Prior to 1984,

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