Saturday, 28 June 2014

Malaysia Coins - 2012 Third Series



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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