Explore and learn the security features of Brunei banknotes to enable you to verify the authenticity of the banknotes you have or receive.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Transparent Window
Look for a vertical see through window featuring a cameo image of the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
2. Small Window
Look for a small window in the shape of a bunga tabor on the right side of the note.
3. VIVID White™ and ultraviolet elements
Under UV light a vertical asymmetric serial number fluoresce orange in colour. Look for hidden designs that fluoresce white in the form of a thread, a circular numerical pattern in the centre and the denomination value on the lower right edge of the note. The national crest also fluoresce red in colour.
4. Serial Numbers
Look for a red to blue horizontal asymmetric serial number printed on the bottom left side of the note.
5. Dolar
In accordance to the Currency Order, 2004, the unit of currency of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei Dollar and abbreviated form is B$ or BND.
6. AURORA™ (colour shifting ink)
Tilt the note and the edges of the window will colour shift from gold to green. A traditional pattern in the large window will colour shift from gold to brown.
7. METALIX™ (metallic ink)
When tilted a metallic blue sheen in the shape of a vertical pattern appears on the right side of the note.
8. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch with raised ink in some areas.
9. Raised Ink
Feel the texture of raised ink on the front of the note in the portrait areas and text "Negara Brunei Darussalam".
10. Bunga Jambangan Pattern
Look for a pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan.
11. Ultraviolet Elements
Under UV light, a hidden BDCB logo will appear on the upper right side and the text "Brunei Darussalam Central Bank" will fluoresce yellow.
12. SPARK® Live Sandune (colour shifting ink)
A colour shifting pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan that changes colour from green to blue.
13. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Transparent Window
Look for a vertical see through window featuring a cameo image of the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
2. Small Window
Look for a small window in the shape of a bunga tabor on the right side of the note.
3. VIVID White™ and ultraviolet elements
Under UV light a vertical asymmetric serial number appears in green colour. Look for hidden designs that fluoresce white in the form of a thread, a circular numerical pattern in the centre and the denomination value on the lower right edge of the note. The national crest also fluoresce red in colour.
4. Serial Numbers
Look for a red to blue horizontal asymmetric serial number printed on the bottom left side of the note.
5. Dolar
In accordance to the Currency Order, 2004, the unit of currency of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei Dollar and abbreviated form is B$ or BND.
6. AURORA™ (colour shifting ink)
Tilt the note and the edges of the window will colour shift from purple to green. A traditional pattern in the large window will colour shift from purple to orange.
7. METALIX™ (metallic ink)
When tilted a metallic gold sheen in the shape of a vertical pattern appears on the right side of the note.
8. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch with raised ink in some areas.
9. Raised Ink
Feel the texture of raised ink on the front of the note in the portrait areas and text "Negara Brunei Darussalam".
10. Bunga Jambangan Pattern
Look for a pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan.
11. Ultraviolet Elements
Under UV light, a hidden BDCB logo will appear on the upper right side and the text "Brunei Darussalam Central Bank" will fluoresce yellow.
12. SPARK® Live Sandune (colour shifting ink)
A colour shifting pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan that changes colour from green to magenta.
13. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Transparent Window
Look for a vertical see through window featuring a cameo image of the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
2. Small Window
Look for a small window in the shape of a bunga tabor on the right side of the note.
3. VIVID White™ and ultraviolet elements
Under UV light a vertical asymmetric serial number appears in blue colour. Look for hidden designs that fluoresce white in the form of a thread, a circular numerical pattern in the centre and the denomination value on the lower right edge of the note. The national crest also fluoresce red in colour.
4. Serial Numbers
Look for a red to blue horizontal asymmetric serial number printed on the bottom left side of the note.
5. Dolar
In accordance to the Currency Order, 2004, the unit of currency of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei Dollar and abbreviated form is B$ or BND.
6. AURORA™ (colour shifting ink)
Tilt the note and the edges of the window will colour shift from blue to brown. A traditional pattern in the large window will colour shift from blue to green.
7. METALIX™ (metallic ink)
When tilted a metallic copper sheen in the shape of a vertical pattern appears on the right side of the note.
8. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch with raised ink in some areas.
9. Raised Ink
Feel the texture of raised ink on the front of the note in the portrait areas and text "Negara Brunei Darussalam".
10. Bunga Jambangan Pattern
Look for a pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan.
11. Ultraviolet Elements
Under UV light, a hidden BDCB logo will appear on the upper right side and the text "Brunei Darussalam Central Bank" will fluoresce yellow.
12. SPARK® Live Sandune (colour shifting ink)
A colour shifting pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan that changes colour from gold to green.
13. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Transparent Window
Look for a vertical see through window featuring a cameo image of the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.
2. Small Window
Look for a small window in the shape of a bunga tabor on the right side of the note.
3. VIVID White™ and ultraviolet elements
Under UV light a vertical asymmetric serial number appears in yellow colour. Look for hidden designs that fluoresce white in the form of a thread, a circular numerical pattern in the centre and the denomination value on the lower right edge of the note. The national crest also fluoresce red in colour.
4. Serial Numbers
Look for a red to blue horizontal asymmetric serial number printed on the bottom left side of the note.
5. Dolar
In accordance to the Currency Order, 2004, the unit of currency of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei Dollar and abbreviated form is B$ or BND.
6. AURORA™ (colour shifting ink)
Tilt the note and the edges of the window will colour shift from blue to red. A traditional pattern in the large window will colour shift from blue to gold.
7. METALIX™ (metallic ink)
When tilted a metallic copper sheen in the shape of a vertical pattern appears on the right side of the note.
8. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch with raised ink in some areas.
9. Raised Ink
Feel the texture of raised ink on the front of the note in the portrait areas and text "Negara Brunei Darussalam".
10. Bunga Jambangan Pattern
Look for a pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan.
11. Ultraviolet Elements
Under UV light, a hidden BDCB logo will appear on the upper right side and the text "Brunei Darussalam Central Bank" will fluoresce yellow.
12. SPARK® Live Sandune (colour shifting ink)
A colour shifting pattern in the shape of a bunga jambangan that changes colour from gold to jade.
13. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Transparent Window
Look for a vertical see through window featuring a cameo image of the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
2. Small Window
Look for a small window in the shape of a daun lukut on the right side of the note.
3. VIVID White™ and ultraviolet elements
Under UV light a vertical asymmetric serial number appears in orange colour. Look for hidden designs that fluoresce white in the form of a thread, a circular numerical pattern in the centre and the denomination value on the lower right edge of the note. The national crest also fluoresce red in colour.
4. Serial Numbers
Look for a red to blue horizontal asymmetric serial number printed on the bottom left side of the note.
5. Dolar
In accordance to the Currency Order, 2004, the unit of currency of Brunei Darussalam is Brunei Dollar and abbreviated form is B$ or BND.
6. AURORA™ (colour shifting ink)
Tilt the note and the edges of the window will colour shift from gold to red. A traditional pattern in the large window will colour shift from gold to yellow.
7. METALIX™ (metallic ink)
When tilted a metallic gold sheen in the shape of a vertical pattern appears on the right side of the note.
8. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch with raised ink in some areas.
9. Raised Ink
Feel the texture of raised ink on the front of the note in the portrait areas and text "Negara Brunei Darussalam".
10. Calak Kuya Pattern
Look for a pattern in the shape of a calak kuya.
11. Ultraviolet Elements
Under UV light, a hidden BDCB logo will appear on the upper right side and the text "Brunei Darussalam Central Bank" will fluoresce yellow.
12. SPARK® Live Sandune (colour shifting ink)
A colour shifting pattern in the shape of a calak kuya that changes colour from magenta to green.
13. Polymer Substrate
Feel the texture of the banknote. The banknotes are made of durable polymer substrate and its texture should feel smooth to the touch.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Complex Clear Window
Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the ceremonial barge form the complex clear window design incorporating a shadow image and vignette of '1' numeral.
2. G-Switch Feature
Dynamic optical feature alternates between gold and blue when viewed at varying angles.
3. Shadow Image
Features His Majesty's portrait. Initials "HB" and a section of the mosque will appear when the banknote is raised to the light.
4. See Through Feature
A flower design is formed through the combination of front and back printing in perfect registration when the note is held up to the light.
5. Offset
Complex fine line background in rainbow print with fluorescing elements illuminate under ultraviolet light.
6. Intaglio
His Majesty's portrait, the red Crest of Brunei Darussalam, the flower design, and the surrounding text are printed in multicoloured raised ink.
7. Braille Feature
Raised printing of the Braille '1' for the visually impaired.
8. Fluorescing Serial Numbers
Vertical and horizontal serial numbers on the front are printed in varying sizes which fluoresce in yellow/green under ultraviolet light.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Complex Clear Window
Lapau (Royal Ceremonial Hall) forms the complex clear window design incorporating a shadow image and vignette of '5' numeral.
2. G-Switch Feature
Dynamic optical feature alternates between gold and blue when viewed at varying angles.
3. Shadow Image
Features His Majesty's portrait. Initials "HB" and a section of the Lapau will appear when the banknote is raised to the light.
4. See Through Feature
A flower design is formed through the combination of front and back printing in perfect registration when the note is held up to the light.
5. Offset
Complex fine line background in rainbow print with fluorescing elements illuminate under ultraviolet light.
6. Intaglio
His Majesty's portrait, the red Crest of Brunei Darussalam, the flower design, and the surrounding text are printed in multicoloured raised ink.
7. Braille Feature
Raised printing of the Braille '5' for the visually impaired.
8. Fluorescing Serial Numbers
Vertical and horizontal serial numbers on the front are printed in varying sizes which fluoresce in yellow/green under ultraviolet light.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Complex Clear Window
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque forms the complex clear window design incorporating a shadow image and vignette of '10' numeral.
2. G-Switch Feature
Dynamic optical feature alternates between gold and blue when viewed at varying angles.
3. Shadow Image
Features His Majesty's portrait. Initials "HB" and a section of the mosque will appear when the banknote is raised to the light.
4. See Through Feature
A flower design is formed through the combination of front and back printing in perfect registration when the note is held up to the light.
5. Offset
Complex fine line background in rainbow print with fluorescing elements illuminate under ultraviolet light.
6. Intaglio
His Majesty's portrait, the red Crest of Brunei Darussalam, the flower design, and the surrounding text are printed in multicoloured raised ink.
7. Braille Feature
Raised printing of the Braille '10' for the visually impaired.
8. Fluorescing Serial Numbers
Vertical and horizontal serial numbers on the front are printed in varying sizes which fluoresce in yellow/green under ultraviolet light.
OBVERSE (FRONT) SIDE
REVERSE (BACK) SIDE
1. Complex Window
The local motif forms the complex clear window. The pattern around the window alternates between purple and green when viewed at different angles. The initial "HB" is embossed in the middle of the window.
2. Shadow Image
Features a shadow image of His Majesty's portrait and the initial "HB" will appear when the banknote is raised to the light.
3. See Through Feature
When the note is held up to the light, a design is formed through the combination of printing on both sides of the note.
4. Gold Patch
The Crest of Brunei Darussalam is printed in vibrant red ink on a gold patch.
5. Fluorescing Ink
A patch of currency denomination will be visible under ultra violet light.
6. Intaglio
His Majesty's portrait, the red Crest of Brunei Darussalam, the flower design, and the surrounding text are printed in multicoloured raised ink.
7. Hidden Phosphorescence
The Crest of Brunei Darussalam is visible under ultraviolet light.
8. Microtext
"NEGARABRUNEIDARUSSALAM" printed in microtext can be seen on the currency with a magnifying glass.
Here are the security features of Brunei's paper banknotes:
Gold Foil - B$50/B$100
(1996 series)
A gold foil star surrounding the intitial 'HB', also made in the same material.
Lift Twin (Numerical)
(1996 series)
Multi-layered latent image displaying numerical value of 100.
Hologram - B$500
(2000 series)
Hologram displaying numerical value of 500 alongside 'HB'.
Lift Twin - B$500
(1996 series)
Multi-layered latent image displaying numerical value of 500.
Lift Twin (Jawi)
(1996 series)
Multi-layered latent image reading 'Brunei' in Jawi.
Window Security Thread - Reflection
Security thread can be seen as rectangles with 'NBD 100' or 'NBD 500' which forms a dotted line on the surface, and a solid line when viewed against light.
Front to Back Registration
Motifs are printed on the front and back of the backnote. The motif on the front and back aligns when the banknote is held up against the light.
Watermark Transmission
Watermark portrait of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is present on the banknote.
Window Security Thread - Transmission
Security thread can be seen as a solid line when the banknote is raised against the light.
Fluoresence Feature Under UV Light
Brunei Darussalam's National Crest can be seen when the banknote is viewed under UV light.