Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2024 : Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara 75th anniversary

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on 1st July 2024  issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN).

The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:
1. Sterling Silver (proof) Commemorative Coin
This rectangular-shaped coin – Malaysia’s first – is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 32.7 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM330 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
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.

These commemorative coins are also available for sale in a Set of 2, with each set priced at RM385. The set comprises one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin.

The designs of the commemorative coins are as follows:

1. Sterling Silver (proof) Commemorative Coin

Obverse – The top of the coin features the text “JUBLI INTAN” (diamond jubilee), marking JPN’s 75th anniversary. The left side of the coin features the silhouettes of Malaysian citizens of various age groups. This symbolises JPN’s main function in the registration of important events of an individual. The stylised image of folders on the right side of the coin depicts the diversity of registration records maintained by JPN as the leading agency in record management of the country's population since 1948. Inspired by JPN’s digital transformation in line with the National Digital Identity Plan 2020, the stylised depiction of an iris embodies its latest digitalisation initiatives.
Reverse – The top of the coin features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority. The logo for JPN’s 75th anniversary is shown on the right side of the coin, with a stylised representation of a fingerprint featured on the left. The text “10 RINGGIT” is shown at the bottom left of the coin, representing its face value.

2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
Obverse – The top circumference features the text “JABATAN PENDAFTARAN NEGARA”, while the bottom circumference features the text “JUBLI INTAN” (diamond jubilee). The design is inspired by JPN’s modernisation aspirations and digital transformation initiatives. The design features the image of a fingerprint encircled by various icons on the top side. These represent JPN's key roles in managing records of birth, identification, marriage, citizenship and death.
Reverse – The top left circumference features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority, with the logo of JPN 75th anniversary featured on the right. The text “1 RINGGIT” is shown at the bottom left of the coin, representing its face value, against the background of a stylised MyKad (identity card) silhouette.

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2024 : Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang 50th Anniversary

1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This coin is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 31 grams. 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 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.
These commemorative coins are also available for sale in a Set of 2, with each set priced at RM330. The set comprises one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin. A total of 1,000 sets will be available for purchase.
Detailed specifications of these commemorative coins are set out in the Appendix.
 
Coin design
The design of the commemorative coins is as follows:

Note: Please refer to the Appendix for actual coin size.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the image of a farmer gazing at a harvesting machine and a fertiliser drone, representative of LPP's contribution to modernising and increasing the productivity of agriculture in Malaysia. The image of a paddy plant (highlighted in colour on sterling silver coins only) is depicted on the lower half of the coin, symbolising fertile cultivation. These motifs draw inspiration from LPP’s vision to spearhead the transformation of various farmers' organisations in Malaysia, as well as to promote the development of  competitive and productive farmers. The text “LEMBAGA PERTUBUHAN PELADANG” and “JUBLI EMAS” are also inscribed on the circumference.
 

Reverse
The right circumference of the coin features the text "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" to depict the issuing authority. The logo for LPP’s 50th anniversary (highlighted in colour on sterling silver coins only) is shown at the centre of the coin against the silhouette of various livestock. The text, either “1 RINGGIT” or "10 RINGGIT", is shown at the bottom of the coin, representing its face value.

Technical Specifications 

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	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 and 1	40.7 and 30	31 and  8.5	1,000	330