Tag: Malaysia

• Growing Up: The Paper Money Guy Turns 2!

  

  After a short hiatus and a busy summer, I’m excited to be back as The Paper Money Guy turns 2. Keeping with this theme, I decided to profile some of my favorite two denomination notes from around the world. Some of these have been demonetized and are no longer legal tender. In some cases, the…

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  September 26, 2025

  Asia, Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, South America

  ANZ, art, bank, banknotes, birds, brazil, canada, children, currency, food, island, jamaica, Malaysia, photography, series, singapore, tower, travel, turtle

• Malaysia Knows How to Bring it! The 1 Ringgit Note in Paper & Plastic

  

  The Ringgit (MYR), is the official currency of Malaysia. Its name translates to “serrated edge” and was used to refer to Spanish coins with characteristic jagged edges that circulated in the Philippines some 200+ years ago. The term “ringgit” has been around for centuries. It became the national currency in 1967 as it replaced the…

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  April 25, 2024

  Asia

  Asia, borneo, Malaysia, news, travel