Descriptions
Observe : Each denomination feature different motif, i.e. destar
siga, orang asli motif, bunga melur and sulur kacang for 5sen, 10sen, 20sen and
50sen respectively. 14 dots representing
the 13 states and the Federal Territory.
5 horizontal lines on 5sen, 10sen and 20sen representing the 5
principles of Rukun Negara. 50sen coins
have 9 indents at the edge.
Reverse : the coins feature the national flower bunga raya ‘Hibiscus rosas-sinensis’ , numerals
indicating the year of minting, the face value of the coin, and the words “BANK
NEGARA MALAYSIA”
Technical Specifications
value
|
diameter
|
thickness
|
weight
|
composition
|
edge
|
colour
|
5sen
|
17.78mm
|
1.12mm
|
1.72g
|
stainless steel
|
plain
|
silver
|
10sen
|
18.80mm
|
1.50mm
|
2.98g
|
stainless steel
|
coarse
|
silver
|
20sen
|
20.60mm
|
1.75mm
|
4.18g
|
nickel brass
|
milled
|
yellow
|
50sen
|
22.65mm
|
1.92mm
|
5.66g
|
nickel brass clad copper
|
plain
|
yellow
|
year of mint
|
5sen
|
10sen
|
20sen
|
50sen
|
2012
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2013
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2014
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2015
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2016
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2017
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
p
|
2018
|
p
|
Details
The design of the third series of
Malaysian coins themed ‘Distinctively Malaysia’, features motifs from
traditional craft and flora and fauna
5sen·The ‘destar siga’ is an indigenous
form of fabric weaving that originates from the Kadazan Dusun people in Sabah.
10sen·The weave pattern of the Mah Meri tribe of the
aboriginal people.
20sen·bunga melur ( Jasminum sambac )
50sen·The ‘sulur kacang’ is a popular
motif featured in traditional woodcraft and silverswear.
The third series was announced on
the 25th July 2011, and sold to the public as commemorative coins. It was issued into circulation from the 16th
January 2012.
source : www.bnm.gov.my
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