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

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2023 : UPSI 100th Anniversary

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.

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.

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  (mm)	Weight  (g)	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

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. 

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 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. 

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	385
	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	440

Malaysia Commemorative Coins 2022 : KL50

 

Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Kuala Lumpur as a city (KL50).

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 images of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and modern transportation juxtaposed against the clock face of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad. This symbolises the passage of time since the granting of city status to Kuala Lumpur in 1972 which saw the city progress and develop into a modern city.

Reverse

The top circumference features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” to depict the issuing authority, and the event logo (highlighted in colour on silver coins only). The Istana Budaya building and elements from the Perdana Botanical Garden are also featured, signifying Kuala Lumpur being a cultural centre and environmentally friendly city. The text “10 RINGGIT” and “1 RINGGIT” are shown at the bottom circumference, representing the face value of the coins”.

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