Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO).
1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
A coin made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity measuring 31 grams in weight. It has a face value of RM10 to be sold at RM253 a piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
A coin made of copper and several other metals measuring 8.5 grams in weight. It has a face value of RM1 to be sold at RM13.20 a piece. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
Obverse
The text “SAMBUTAN JUBLI EMAS PERKESO” is inscribed around the upper circumference of the coin, as well as a tagline “PRIHATIN LIMA DEKAD DAN SELAMANYA” at the lower circumference of the coin. The centre of the coin shows the image of an opened umbrella from the top formed by 50 monogrammed figures adapted from SOCSO's official logo, which symbolises 50 years of providing protection to the people.
Reverse
The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" as the issuing authority of numismatic coins is featured at the upper circumference of the coin, followed by the official logo of the PERKESO50 celebration in the middle against the background of a 3-dimensional wave design. The face value of 10 RINGGIT and 1 RINGGIT are inscribed at the lower circumference of the respective coin.
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