On 2nd julai 2009, Bank Negara Malaysia has issued three types of commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of the Malaysia parliament. The coins, namely the Gold Commemorative Coins, Silver Commemorative Coins and Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Coins, were launched by Dewan Negara (Senate) President Dr Abdul Hamid Pawanteh at the Parliament building.
The Gold Commemorative Coins, with mintage quantity limited to 100 pieces, have a face value of R100 and will be sold at RM1,200 a piece, while the Silver Commemorative Coins, with a face value of RM10 and mintage quantity of only 300 pieces, can be bought at RM150 a piece. The Nordic Gold Brilliant Coins have a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
Issuance of Commemorative Coins in Conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Parliament of Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing three types of commemorative coins to commemorate the 50 th Anniversary of the Parliament of Malaysia. These commemorative coins were launched today by YB Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Abdul Hamid Pawanteh, the President of the Senate (Dewan Negara), at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur.
The commemorative coins are legal tender and their specifications are as follows:
Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM1,200 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 100 pieces.
Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of Sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM150 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 300 pieces.
Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
These commemorative coins are also available in a set of 3 and a set of 2. The set of 3 consists of the gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM1,450 per set and there are only 250 sets available. The set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. These sets will be sold at RM200 per set and there are 200 sets available. Detailed specifications of the coins can be view in Bank Negara website.
Coin Design
The description of the 50 th Anniversary of the establishment of the Parliament of Malaysia commemorative coins' designs are as follows:
The Obverse Side of the Coin
Illustrates the Parliament building with the years "1959-2009" inscribed below the building. On the circumference of the coin, the crescent moon is imprinted with the words "Ulang Tahun Ke-50 Parlimen Malaysia ". The crescent moon symbolizes Islam, the country's official religion. On the upper right side of the coin is a 14-pointed star which represents 14 states of Malaysia , including the Federal Territories .
The Reverse Side of the Coin
Depicts the Malaysian crest and the Maces of the House of Representatives and Senate Chamber of the Parliament. A revered regalia, the Mace symbolizes the authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Parliament. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA " and the denomination of the coin appear on the upper and lower circumference of the coin respectively.
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia
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