Security Features
Explore and learn the security features of Brunei banknotes to enable you to verify the authenticity of the banknotes you have or receive.
Paper banknotes
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.
Polymer banknotes
Here are the security features of Brunei's polymer banknotes:
BND1
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.
BND5
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.
BND10
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.
BND10,000
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.