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.
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.
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.
