Malaysia Second Series (1972-1976)

Bank Negara Malaysia launched its second series notes in year 1972. As the new Malay spelling system was launched in 16 August 1972, therefore BNM incorporated the spelling system into the currency notes, but maintained the appearance of the currency. For example, the word “SA-PULOH” was changed to “SEPULUH”, "SA-RATUS to SERATUS" and "SA-RIBU to SERIBU". In the 1976, additional security measurement was taken, whereas a latent image which the numeric number will appear when the notes being bend to certain angle of view.