RM5 Polymer banknotes...

“Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives..." - Anne Dillard

(My photo as featured in the news)

Early morning, the team did a last minute check on stage preparation and the launching gambit. The exhibition booths were rearranged to cater for easy flow of traffic. The plasma screen and the globe were strategically placed for easy viewing.

Today we announced the issuance of RM5 polymer banknotes into circulation. The new polymer banknote is similar to the existing RM5 paper banknotes in design, colour and size. It retains some security features in the existing RM5 paper banknotes, and at the same time introduces new enhanced security features that are unique to polymer banknotes.

The launching went well. The crowd was larger than expected. The exchange counters were busy. Everyone wants to own the Malaysian first polymer banknotes. The demo counter was also crowded. Media photographers could be seen busy taking pictures for the news. Could see that Dato’ D was pleased with the success of the event. Could see him and the Australians smiling happily, posing for the photographers.

Congratulations to the Polymer Team. We had our celebration at the Bilik Helang Rajawali, the Legend. About 60 people attended the dinner. Dinner was excellent. We even have a Quartet to entertain us while we eat.