Obverse
The official mascot of the Games named RIMAU is inspired by the graceful and powerful Malayan Tiger. RIMAU stands for Respect, Integrity, Move, Attitude and Unity. The words “BANGKIT BERSAMA” is the theme of the Games which signifies the coming of age for Southeast Asia as a community. The words “SUKAN SEA KE-29” and “SUKAN PARA ASEAN KE-9” is depicted on the upper and lower circumference of the coin.
Reverse
The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference. The centre of the coin features the official logo of the Games which is the Wau Bulan, while the combination of stripes and shards of colour is collated from the flags of all Southeast Asian countries.
