Photo : This coins is taken from my personal collection.
Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing three types of commemorative coins in conjunction with the Installation of His Majesty The Yang di Pertuan Agong Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. The commemorative coins are launched today by His Majesty the Yang di Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. The commemorative coins are legal tender and the specifications are as follows:
Gold Commemorative Coins (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 RM1,028 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 100 pieces.
Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin, with a face value of RM10 is made of Sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams. It is priced at RM138 a piece. The mintage quantity is limited to 200 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 RM8 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
All the 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. They are sold at RM1,268 per set with only 300 sets available. The set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. The set will be sold at RM188 per set with only 300 sets available.
Coin Design
The design descriptions of the Installation of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIII commemorative coins are as follows:
The Obverse Side of the Coin
The obverse side depicts the portrait of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in full regalia. The words "SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG AL-WATHIQU BILLAH TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN" appear at the circumference of the coin whilst the date of the installation appears below the portrait of the King.
The Reverse Side of the Coin
The reverse of the coin depicts the emblem of the Yang di Pertuan Agong. The words "PERTABALAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG" appear on the upper circumference of the coin whilst the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the lower circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears above the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".
Technical Specifications :
Type : Nordic Gold Coin
Composition : Cy89 Zn5 A15 Sn1
Diameter (m) : 30.00
Weight (g) : 8.8
Thickness (mm) : 1.6
Approved Mintage : 10,000 Pieces
Minted By : The Royal Mint of Malaysia
Sales Outlets
These commemorative coins are minted and distributed by The Royal Mint of Malaysia and will be available for sale from 19 July 2007 at the following outlets:
The Royal Mint of Malaysia
Kompleks Kilang Wang
Lot 2, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Malaysia
Telephone No: 603 - 55191611/2/3
Website : www.royalmint.com.my
Source :
www.royalmint.com.my
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