Today, Malaysia Central Bank issued a Commemorative Coins in Conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Masjid Negara. These commemorative coins will be available for sale from 28 August 2015 at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (Sasana Kijang) and regional offices and branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
The launching ceremony was graced by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah at National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur. A golden jubilee expo also held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the National Mosque, which will take place over three days from 27 to 29 August.
The obverse of the coin shows the overall view of Masjid Negara. The words “JUBLI EMAS MASJID NEGARA” are on the upper circumference of the coin while “MASJID NEGARA” words in Jawi script are on the upper right side of the coin. The years 1965 – 2015 denoting 50 years of anniversary are inscribed on the lower circumference of the coin with the landscape of Masjid Negara.
The reverse of the coin show words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference. In between, the event logo in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Masjid Negara is featured on the coin.
Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:
1. Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 99.99 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 200 pieces.
Note: Price stated is subject to GST of 6%.2. Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coloured coin is made of Fine Silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM200 a piece. The mintage quantity is 2,000 pieces.
Note: Price stated is subject to GST of 6%.3. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 25,000 pieces.
Note: Price stated is subject to GST of 6%.
These commemorative coins are also available in a set of 3 and a set of 2. The Set of 3 consists of the gold, coloured silver and Nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM2,100 per set with 500 sets available. The Set of 2 consists of the coloured silver and Nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM250 per set with 2,000 sets available.
Note: Prices stated are subject to GST of 6%.
Masjid Negara was officially opened on 27 August 1965. The opening ceremony was graced by the third Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail. During that day, Sultan Abdul Halim is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong deputy.
This is the second commemorative coins issued by BNM after the ASEAN 2015 Summit coins on 25 April 2015. Will collectors make a long queue at Sasana Kijang tommorow?
