Sunday, 20 September 2020

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2020 : Putrajaya 25th Anniversary

 

Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This coin is made of fine silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.1 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM253 a piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
This coin is made up of copper and several other metals. It has a matte finishing and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM13.20 a piece. The mintage quantity is 15,000 pieces.



Coin design

The design of the coins features iconic Putrajaya landmarks. A number of unique techniques have also been incorporated in the design of the coins, including use of a “floating effect”, application of various frosting methods and latent imaging.

Obverse

The text “SAMBUTAN JUBLI PERAK PUTRAJAYA” decorates the upper circumference of the coin. The centre of the coin features Perdana Putra – the Prime Minister’s Office – the central landmark of Malaysia’s administrative capital, with Jambatan Seri Wawasan and Mercu Tanda Putrajaya appearing in the background. The years 1995 and 2020 are inscribed as an interchangeable latent image (when tilted) at the bottom of the coin, marking the years of Putrajaya’s establishment and silver jubilee.

Reverse

The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" as the issuer of the coin is featured at the upper circumference of the coin. The official logo for the silver jubilee celebration is prominently positioned over a background reminiscent of Dataran Putra, another important Putrajaya landmark. Application of different frosting techniques have been used to ensure that the background is subtle and provides a contrasting effect to emphasise the coloured logo. The face value of the coin is inscribed at the lower circumference of the coin.