Ongzi's Coins: December 2022

Friday 23 December 2022

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2022 : RELA 50th Anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia announces today the issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Malaysia Volunteers Corps Department (Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia, or RELA)
The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:

1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
The coin weighs 31 grams and is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM275 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
This coin weighs 8.5 grams and is made of copper and several other metals. It has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece. The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces.

Obverse

The obverse features the text "JUBLI EMAS” and “JABATAN SUKARELAWAN MALAYSIA" on the coin’s top and left circumference, with RELA's iconic digital camouflage pattern in colour featured the left segment. On the right side of the obverse is the silhouette of a RELA member giving a hand salute, symbolising discipline and steadfastness. The silhouette is set against a shield, representing RELA's service in providing protection and security to the public.

Reverse

The left circumference features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” to depict the issuing authority. Meanwhile, the event logo is depicted on the right (highlighted in colour on the silver coins) against the silhouette of RELA’s original logo from 1972. The text “10 RINGGIT” and “1 RINGGIT” are also depicted on the left, representing the face value of the coins.

Category	Metal	Alloy	Face Value (RM)	Diameter (mm)	Weight (g)	Mintage Quantity (pcs/set)	Price (RM)
Single	Colored Sterling Silver (proof)	Ag 92.5	10	40.7	31	1,000	275
Nordic Gold (B.U.)	Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1	1	30	8.5	5,000	16.50
Set of 2	Coloured Sterling Silver (proof) and Nordic Gold (proof)	Ag 92.5 and Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1	10 and1	40.7 and 30	31 and 8.5	1,000	330

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2022 : Cooperative Movement in Malaysia 100th Anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Movement in Malaysia.

The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:
1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
The coin weighs 31 grams and is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM385 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

Obverse

The obverse features the word “co-op” in the style of two infinity loops, symbolising the various ways in which cooperatives have contributed to nation building. Within each letter is an icon, symbolising the different ways in which cooperatives have helped improve the lives and livelihoods of their members.

Reverse

The top circumference of the reverse side features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” to depict the issuing authority, while the event logo is displayed on the left (highlighted in colour on the silver coins). An array of diagonal rippling waves is featured on the background to symbolise progress of the cooperative movement over the past 100 years. The text “10 RINGGIT” and “1 RINGGIT” are shown at the bottom circumference, representing the face value of the coins.