£36.00
Description
Issued by | Negara Brunei Darussalam / State of Brunei Darussalam |
Commemorative issue | 2007 “40 Years Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Singapore and Brunei” Commemorative Issue |
Size | 149 x 72 mm |
Material | Polymer |
Printer | Note Printing Australia, Melbourne (Australia) – NPA |
Watermark | Sultan Hassan al-Bolkiah I |
Signature | Haji Hassan al-Bolkiah. |
Obverse | At Right – The national emblem of Brunei is featured prominently on the flag of Brunei. It was adopted in 1940. There are five main components to the national emblem: the flag, the royal parasol (ceremonial umbrella), the wings, the hands, and the crescent.
In the centre- The Tapak Kuda Laut Flower (Ipomoea pes-caprae), also known as beach morning glory or goat’s foot, is a common pantropical creeping vine belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It grows on the upper parts of beaches and endures salted air. This medicinal plant symbolizes the agreement that has withstood the test of time. At Left- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at right. |
Reverse | In the Middle- Two interlocking C’s (for “Currency”). At the intersection, the state crests of Brunei and Singapore. The Currency Interchangeability Agreement (the Agreement) between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore was established in 1967 to promote monetary cooperation between the two countries. At right, for Brunei, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque with the replica of a 16th century Royal Barge and the Water Village. At left, for Singapore, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and buildings along its city waterfront. |