Thursday 21 December 2017

Malaysia Commemorative Banknote 2017 : Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement 60th Anniversary




Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement.

These commemorative banknotes were launched by His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V at the Museum and Art Gallery, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

The commemorative banknotes honour the Council (later called Conference) of Rulers’ contribution towards the realisation of the Nation’s independence on 31st  August 1957. The Agreement dated 5th August 1957 proclaiming the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Head of the Federation was signed by the Malay Council of Rulers from Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu with Sir Donald MacGillivray, the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya who represented Queen Elizabeth II.

The Agreement became a historical constitutional evidence for the independence of the Federation of Malaya.










DESIGN

The design is based on the theme of “Raja Payung Kedaulatan Negara”. These commemorative banknotes are the first commemorative banknotes printed by Bank Negara Malaysia on the composite substrate, a combination of polymer and paper substrate, which offers higher security features and longer life span. These banknotes are printed larger in size, based on its face value.

Obverse
Symbolising Malaysia as a constitutional monarchy, placed in the middle is the majestic royal throne encircled by the portraits of all the 15 Yang di-Pertuan Agong who have reigned from 1957 till the present day. The obverse design is inspired by the crescent and a 14-pointed federal star which are featured on the royal headgear.

Reverse
The reverse design features the portraits of the nine rulers signing the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement on 5th August 1957. These banknotes are decorated with prominent independence and post-independence figures and features.  On the right-hand side of the banknote is the triumphant silhouette of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the architect of Malayan independence and the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. Imprinted on the background are four significant landmarks: the National Palace, Perdana Putra, the Parliament building and the Palace of Justice. These reflect the four pillars of the nation: the institution of the Monarchy, the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary respectively.



TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Face Value
Dimension
Printed Quantity
RM60
162mm x 84mm
60,000
3-in1 RM60
162mm x 252mm
6,000
RM600
370mm x 220mm
6,000


Thursday 14 December 2017

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2017 : Installation of Agong XV






DESIGN

Obverse
The portrait of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V, is featured at the centre of the coin. The words "KEBAWAH DULI YANG MAHA MULIA SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG XV SULTAN MUHAMMAD V" are inscribed along the circumference of the coin with the date of the installation depicted at the bottom of the portrait of His Majesty.

Reverse
The centre of the coin depicts the image of the official royal insignia of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V.  The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coins is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the words “PERTABALAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG XV” are inscribed at the lower circumference of the coin together with the respective face value of the coin.




Monday 4 December 2017

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2017 : National Archives 60th Anniversary








DESIGN

Obverse
The words 60th ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA is depicted clockwise on half the circumference of the coin. The orange and gold coloured anniversary logo at the centre of the coin represents the celebration of the National Archives of Malaysia’s diamond jubilee.

Reverse

The image at the centre of the coin depicts the logo of National Archives of Malaysia where pieces of paper are stacked together, representing national documents and records. The star in the middle of the paper signifies the star of the national flag, a symbol of Malaysian unity. The words Arkib Negara Malaysia in both roman and jawi script encircling the Archive’s logo show their responsibility in safekeeping the national documents and records. Sixty dentils inscribed along the coin represent the Archive’s 60 years of establishment. The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coins is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is depicted at the lower circumference of the coin.






Sunday 3 December 2017

Gold Bullion Coins

A bullion coin is a coin struck from precious metal and kept as a store of value or an investment, rather than used in day-to-day commerce.

Bullion coins are usually available in both gold, silver, platinum and palladium, and are usually multiples or fractions of 1 troy ounce.


Gold Bullion Coins List
Year of Issue
Country
Name
Fineness
1
1967
South Africa
Krugerrand
0.9167
2
1979
Canada
Maple Leaf
0.9999
3
1982
China
Gold Panda
0.9999
4
1986
USA
Gold Eagle
0.9167
5
1986
Australia
Gold Nugget
0.9999
6
1987
UK
Britannia
0.9167
7
1989
Austria
Vienna Philharmonic
0.9999
8
1991
Mexico
Libertad
0.999
9
1995
Poland
Orzel bielik
0.9999
10
1996
Australia
Lunar
0.9999
11
1999
Ukraine
Archangle Michael
0.9999
12
1999
Somalia
Elephant
0.999
13
2001
Malaysia
Kijang Emas
0.9999
14
2009
Kazakhstan
Goldern Irbis
0.9999
15
2010
Israel
Jerusalem of Gold
0.9999
16
2013
UK
Britannia
0.9999
17
2014
UK
Lunar
0.9999
18
2015
India
Indian Gold Coin
0.999
19
2016
UK
Queen's Beasts
0.9999
20
2017
New Zealand
Gold Kiwi
0.9999


South Africa' Kruggerand
Canada's Maple Leaf
China's Gold Panda
Australia's Nugget
USA' Gold Eagle 
Austria's Vienna Philharmonic
Mexico's Libertad
Poland's Orzel bielik
Australia's Lunar
Somalia's Elephant
Ukraine's Archangle Michael
Malaysia's Kijang Emas
Kazakhstan's Golden Irbis
Israel's Jeruselem of Gold
UK's Britannia
UK's Lunar
Indian Gold Coin
Queen's Beasts
New Zealand's Gold Kiwi