Bank Negara Malaysia issued of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:
1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
The square coin – Malaysia’s first – is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity, and weighs 43 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM440 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
The square coin – Malaysia’s first – is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity, and weighs 43 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM440 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
Obverse – The obverse features the majestic Suluh Budiman building at UPSI’s campus in Tanjung Malim cast against a 3D engraving of a tembusu tree, one of several which dot the campus. Both the building and the tree symbolise the historic of UPSI, when it was known as the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC). The text “SAMBUTAN 100 TAHUN UPSI” is shown in the middle of the coin.
Reverse – The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown in the circumference of a stylised motif of the The text “10 RINGGIT” which denotes the face value is shown on the left, while silhouettes of UPSI graduates, fondly known as Anak Kandung Suluh Budiman, is shown on the right. The official logo of UPSI100 in colour is also depicted within the Grand Bell.
2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
This coin is made of copper and several other metals, and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece. The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces.
This coin is made of copper and several other metals, and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece. The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces.
Obverse - The text “UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS” is shown on the top circumference, against a background based on the stylised motif of the Grand Bell. The emblems of UPSI and its predecessors – SITC, MPSI and IPSI – are featured in the middle of the coin.
Reverse - The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown on the top circumference, while the text
“1 RINGGIT”, denoting its face value, is depicted on the bottom circumference. The official logo of UPSI100 and an image of an open book are featured, symbolising the abundance of knowledge.
Category | Metal | Alloy | Face Value (RM) | Diameter | Weight | Mintage Quantity (pcs/set) | Price (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single | Coloured Sterling Silver (proof) | Ag 92.5 | 10 | 41.65 x 41.65 (Square) | 43 | 1,000 | 440 |
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 and 1 | 41.65 x 41.65 and 30 30 | 43 and 8.5 | 1,000 | 495 |
