5 Brunei Dollars

Brunei · Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam

Part of the 2026 polymer banknote series announced in September 2025, the 5 Brunei Dollar note continues the tradition of honoring Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah while introducing a different native Brunei flower. The bunga kunyit (Curcuma longa), commonly known as turmeric, represents the nation's botanical diversity and its historical significance in traditional medicine and culinary practices throughout Southeast Asia. The Lapau, Brunei's Royal Ceremonial Hall, appears on the obverse as an important venue for state functions and cultural events. GUARDIAN™ polymer construction ensures durability in tropical climates. Color-shifting inks and dynamic window security elements provide authentication, while DOMINO™ tactile embossed marks in a multi-dot pattern unique to this denomination enable accessibility.

Highlights

ReasonCelebrates Brunei's botanical heritage through the turmeric plant; honors Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah with modernized polymer technology.

DesignObverse: Portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in uniform and dastar, bunga kunyit (turmeric) flower, Lapau Royal Ceremonial Hall, Brunei coat of arms. Reverse: Complementary national iconography.

Security featuresOptically variable inks, dynamic window effects, DOMINO™ tactile embossed marks (multi-dot pattern unique to denomination), GUARDIAN™ polymer substrate

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