Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2021 : JPJ 75th Anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ).

The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:

1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)

A coin made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity measuring 31 grams in weight. It has a face value of RM10 to be sold at RM253 a piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin

A coin made of copper and several other metals measuring 8.5 grams in weight. It has a face value of RM1 to be sold at RM13.20 a piece. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.


Obverse

The text "JABATAN PENGANGKUTAN JALAN" is inscribed around the upper circumference of the coin. The image of a road tax sticker with JPJ 75 plate number highlights the main function of JPJ in regulating the registration and licensing of motor vehicles. Images of a steering wheel with the JPJ logo in the centre depicts the control and the direction of the agency to move forward.

Reverse

The text "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" as the issuing authority of numismatic coins is featured at the upper circumference of the coin. The official logo of the JPJ75 celebration is featured in the middle against the background of a circuit board design, which symbolises JPJ's move towards modernisation and digitalisation. The official slogan of the celebration "DIGITALISASI MELESTARI INTEGRITI" is placed under the celebration logo and the face value of 10 RINGGIT and 1 RINGGIT are inscribed at the lower circumference of the respective coin.




Category

Metal

Alloy

Face Value (RM)

Diameter
(mm)

Weight
(g)

Mintage Quantity (pcs/ set)

Price*

(RM)

Single

Coloured Sterling Silver (proof)

Ag 92.5

10

40.7

31

1,000

253

Nordic Gold (B.U)

Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1

1

30

8.5

10,000

13.20

Set of 2

Coloured Sterling Silver (proof) and

Nordic Gold (proof)

Ag 92.5 and Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1

10 and 1

40.7 and

30

31 and

8.5

1,000

308