WHAT IS MONEY MADE OF?

Do you ever wonder what is money made of? 



Polymer

Polymer is a kind of plastic used to make the RM5 note.

                   


Cotton
The paper used to make money is made from 100% cotton.



Copper
Malaysian 5 to 50 cent coins contain 75% copper.

    


Ink
Special ink that you cannot buy from the shops is used to print bank notes.



Nickel
Malaysian 5 to 50 cent coins contain 25% nickel.



Security Thread
A thin thread of aluminium foil with special characteristics is set into the paper as a security measure.



Gold
Bank Negara Malaysia's commemorative coins contain 22 and 24 carat gold. 



Silver
Bank Negara Malaysia's commemorative coins are made of 925 silver.






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