The First Series of Malaysian Banknotes as a Symbol of a Nation's Independence

Mohamed Razeef Abdul Razak; Azahar Harun; Siti Nooraishah Hussin; Rusmadiah Anwar

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7.3797

Authors

Mohamed Razeef Abdul Razak Islamic Research in Art, Design & Humanities Research Group, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia
Azahar Harun College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Siti Nooraishah Hussin Islamic Research in Art, Design & Humanities Research Group, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300, Selangor,, Malaysia
Rusmadiah Anwar National Design Centre, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7.3797

Keywords:

Banknote Design, National Symbol, Semiotic

Abstract

Since 1963, numerous national symbols have undergone a significant design modification, including Malaysian banknotes. As a symbol of an independent nation, the banknote presents an acceptance of its value but alternately plays as a propaganda tool. This paper aims to examine the illustrations depicted on the first series of Malaysian banknote designs through the semiotic analysis approach. The study has revealed that the portrait, logo, roman Malay script, building, the ringgit currency against the dollar, and the Malay governor's signature are legitimate evidence to appoint the first series of the Malaysian banknotes as one of the national symbols.

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