500 Brunei Dollars
Brunei · Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam
The highest denomination in the 2026 GUARDIAN™ polymer series, the 500 Brunei Dollar note pays tribute to Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien (1914–1986), the previous Sultan and father of the current reigning Sultan. Omar 'Ali Saifuddien transformed Brunei from a protectorate into a sovereign nation and established the foundation of modern Brunei Darussalam. The note features the tepus kantan (Etlingera solaris), a flowering ginger plant valued in traditional Brunei medicine and cuisine. This denomination employs the most advanced security features in the series. GUARDIAN™ polymer construction combined with state-of-the-art anti-counterfeiting measures ensures the 500 note resists fraud and counterfeiting.
Highlights
ReasonHonors former Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien who established modern Brunei as a sovereign nation; celebrates medicinal ginger plant heritage.
DesignObverse: Portrait of Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien, tepus kantan (Etlingera solaris) flowering ginger, Brunei coat of arms. Reverse: National imagery honoring Brunei's historical leadership.
Security featuresAdvanced color-shifting inks, sophisticated window features with animated effects, DOMINO™ tactile marks (most distinctive pattern for highest denomination), GUARDIAN™ polymer substrate
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