Brunei to Launch New Polymer Banknote Series in 2026

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has announced its new family banknotes series in the denominations of BND1, BND5, BND10, BND100 and BND500, scheduled to enter circulation in the first half of 2026.

The new banknotes have a visual design and colour palette similar to the notes currently in circulation. The familiar images include portraits of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei (on the 100 denominations) and Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, the previous Sultan and father of the current Sultan (on the new 500), as well as national symbols and icons. Thus, says the BDCB, the new banknotes will remain recognisable and familiar to the public, preserving their strong national identity and heritage.

Printed on GUARDIAN™ substrate, the security features integrated into the substrate of the five new banknotes include complex clear windows, which appear in full and half formats on each of the notes. These windows contain culturally significant motifs, including prominent mosques and local patterns.