1st Series of Banknote

The first series of Malaysian Banknotes were issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) on 12th June 1967 in 5 denominations namely $1, $5, $10, $50 and $100. Subsequently, the $1000 denomination was issued on the following year in 1968. These series of banknotes adopted the design colour code during the colonial times i.e. blue, green, red etc.

This first series of note consists of four different types. The original type or Type 1 which was issued from 1967 to 1972 (images as shown below) adopted the old Malay spelling. It is noted that the words 'Di-Perlakukan' and 'Gobenor' were used. Also, for high denominations such as $10, $50, $100 and $1000 where the old Malay spelling of SA-PULOH (Ten Dollars), LIMA PULOH (Fifty Dollars), SA-RATUS (One Hundred Dollar) and SA-RIBU (One Thounsand) were observed on the notes.

The subsequent revised type of this series of note or Type 2 which was issued from 1972 to 1976 adopted the new Malay spelling. The word 'Di-Perlakukan' and 'Governor' had been changed to 'Diperlakukan' and 'Gobenur'. The new Malay spelling of SEPULUH, LIMA PULUH, SERATUS and SERIBU were used. All other designs remain unchanged.

The Type 3 of the first series was introduced from 1976 to 1981. A slight change on the design for $1, $5 and $10. It is noted that dollars sign at the bottom left corner of these three notes were removed. All other features or designs remain unchange.

The Type 4 of the first series was circulated from 1981 to 1983. The only changes is on its previous type was the governor's signature. The new Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dato' Abd Aziz bin Hj Taha took over the position left by Tun Ismail Mohd Ali.