Banknotes from around the World, No.2.

The Malaysian 5 Ringgit banknote (RM 5)

I have been in Malaysia for a short 3 days trip with my best friend just a few years ago. I picked up this beautiful and special 5 Ringgit banknote.

It is special, as it is a polymer banknote ( or as I simple call it: plastic), the first of its kind in Malaysia. The little transparent window really look nice on it. But for me it isn't that why I like this banknote. It is special for me, because on the backside, it depicts all my Kuala Lumpur memories: the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where I had so much problem with Gulf Air, that we were flying with; the famous Petronas Twin Towers, where we could arrange to go up to the Skybridge, which is with its 170m above ground (41st and 42nd floor) is the World highest, connecting the two towers; and also there in the Menara Kuala Lumpur (or Kuala Lumpur Tower), which also serve as an observation point, with a fantastic view over the city, being the World's 5th highest tower.

On the front side, they show the first elected Malaysian King, Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Great city, great memories, all on a banknote!

Banknotes from around the World, No.1.

Everyone got a hobby, and I picked up also one which is related to my travels. Many collect things as postcards, and fridge magnets are another popular items. I like to collect banknotes. Usually of those smaller denominations, or where value doesn't matter much, then the more interesting looking ones. I will make a series, to introduce here some of the banknotes I picked up in the last few years, travelling. The first one: a 1 Pound note from The State of Guernsey. Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands, located in the English Channel between England and France. Guernsey is not part of the United Kingdom, but in many way depend on it. They print their own money, but also you can interchange it freely with any of the English, Scottish, or Northern Irish pounds. I pick up this banknote on Guernsey's capital town, St. Peter Port, where I was visiting with a cruise, during my work on Crystal Cruises.