The commemorative coin for JKR features a unique hexagon-shaped coin – Malaysia’s first – akin to the shape of JKR’s logo. The coin is made of sterling silver with 92.5% purity and weighs 29.9 grams. It has a face value of RM10. The coin is packed in a premium wooden box and is sold at RM440 per piece.
Obverse – The design concept of the coin memorialises JKR’s important role in national infrastructure development over the last 150 years. At the centre of the coin is Menara Kerja Raya, JKR’s primary office complex. The coin background features geometric patterns inspired by design elements from Menara Kerja Raya. The silhouette of a group of construction crew on the left side of the coin is symbolic of JKR’s workforce, the backbone of the implementation of development projects and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
Reverse – The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins is shown on the top of the coin. The logo for JKR’s 150th anniversary is shown on the left side of the coin, while the face value of “10 RINGGIT” is depicted on the right. Repeated silhouettes of the shape of JKR’s logo are used as the background of this coin.
Obverse – Menara Kerja Raya is depicted on the left side of the coin, while a collection of various other government buildings and infrastructures undertaken by JKR over the years are shown on the top right side. The bottom right side features silhouettes of a construction crew at work.
Reverse – The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins is shown on the top of the coin. The logo for JKR’s 150th anniversary is shown at the centre of the coin. The coin also features geometric patterns inspired by design elements from Menara Kerja Raya. The face value of the coin – 1 RINGGIT – is shown at the bottom of the coin.