Bank Negara Malaysia isued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations. The commemorative coins were presented by Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia to H.E. Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier to signify the diplomatic relationship between the two countries over the four decades and will continue to strengthen in the coming years. This event was held on 31 May 2014 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:
1. Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 99.99 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces.
2. Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coloured coin is made of Fine Silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM200 a piece. The mintage quantity is 2,000 pieces.
3. 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 25,000 pieces.
Coin Design
The design descriptive of the commemorative coins is as follows:
1. Obverse Side of the Coin
The centre of the coin shows the Petronas Twin Towers and the Great Wall of China as the iconic features of Malaysia and China, while the flags of both countries (in colour for the coloured silver version) are featured below these icons. The words “MALAYSIA-CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS” are on the upper circumference and the years 1974 – 2014 denoting 40 years of anniversary are inscribed on the lower circumference of the coin.
2. Reverse Side of the Coin
The words 40th Anniversary are inscribed in the centre of the coin with the skylines of Malaysia and China on the left and right sides respectively. The skyline of Malaysia features National Museum, Telekom Tower, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Putrajaya Prime Minister’s Office, Petronas Twin Towers, Tabung Haji Tower, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Shah Alam. The skyline of China features Oriental Pearl Tower, China International Trust Investment Plaza, Great Wall of China, Beijing National Stadium, China Central Television Headquarters, Shanghai World Financial Centre, Jin Mao Tower, Forbidden City, Yonghe Temple and Temple of Heaven. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin are featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.
