Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2003 : Endangered Species Series

Brief History

An endangered species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct. Endangered (EN), as categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations in the IUCN's schema after Critically Endangered (CR).

In Malaysia, 14% of mammals are listed by The World Conservation Union (IUCN) as endangered.

 

 Description

 Reserve :

“SIRI HAIWAN TERANCAM | BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA | 25 SEN”

Observe :

“ENDANGERED SPECIES SERIES | ‘Malay name’ |’English name’ | ‘scientific name’ “

 

Edge :

Reeded         

Year Minted	2003
Face Value	25 sen
Metal	Brass
Weight	9.16g
Diameter	30.0mm
Thickness	2.0mm
Mintage	100,000 each