World Polymer Banknotes
Malaysia (my) - P45
Celebrating the 16th Commonwealth Games -
Kuala Lumpur 1998. Folder note, 500,000 pieces printed (01/06/1998) Governor - Ahmad Mohd. Don |
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Obverse | ||
Agong, Kuala Lumpur city skyline | ||
Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, (24/08/1895 - 01/04/1960) was the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, and second Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan. He was the second son of Tuanku Muhammad Shah ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah, first Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan and seventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Seri Menanti (1888-1933) by his consort Tunku Puan Chik. On the death of his father in 1933, Tunku Abdul Rahman (then Tunku Laksamana of Negeri Sembilan) was elected Yang di-Pertuan Besar by the four Ruling Chieftains of Negeri Sembilan. Tuanku Abdul Rahman was elected first Yang di-Pertuan Agong or Paramount Ruler of independent Malaya on 31/08/1957 for a five year term, but died in his sleep at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on 01/04/1960. | ||
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Reverse | ||
Stadium Utama Bukit Jalil |