Malaysia Rare Coins

October 20, 2013, 8:32 am

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Do you know what is Malaysia rare coins or Malaysia rare key dates that most collectors are looking for? If you expect that their prices can go up for over 1 million ringgit, please don't read this post. You will be disappointed with the low price for rare coins of Malaysia.

For all my collector friends. The word "rare" in here is not about rare in numismatic. Please don't message me and tell me that I wrongly used the words 'rare'. If you want to use that word 'rare' properly, can you give me one Malaysia coin that can be put as a rare coin?

Last time when I were actively looking for coins in the flea market, I can still find Malaysia key dates coins with a reasonable price and high grade condition. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find some of them in any flea market because they're many collector around.

Here is a list of Malaysia rare coins/Key dates/Semi keydate coins:

Malaysia 1 sen 1968 coin, only 10,500,000 approved mintage.

Malaysia 1 sen 1970 coin with only 2,535,000 approved mintage. 1 sen 1970 coin were minted by Hamburg Mint, in Germany. Normal planchet for this coin is Copper but they're 1 sen 1970 Copper Clad Steel Pattern exist. So far, 4 known pieces has been traced, two pieces in Malaysia (One UNC,One GVF),One piece in Singapore,graded MS63RB and the last piece in oversea. You can read more about it in Sifu Dickson Niew post; 1970 sen Pattern Steel Clad Coin. For your information, this coin also have two different variety.

Even though, they're over 21 million pieces of coins minted for 1 sen 1973, you can still find some extra value from coins made from Copper Clad Steel, normal coins were made from Copper. You only need to check them with magnet and if your coin stick to that magnet, that is the coin we are looking for.

Normal 1 sen 1976 coins are made from Copper Clad Steel but they're few Copper planchet coins found by collectors and Steven Tan in his book wrote that less then 100pcs coins known to exist. On 27 March 2013, Malaysia 1 sen 1976 were Auction by Monetarium Singapore for SGD$2,600 (excluding tax and commision). The coin graded By Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as Bronze: 1-Sen 1976 (KM1) PCGS MS65 RD. To learn how you can check for genuine 1 sen 1976 coin, you can read it in my post; How to detect 1976 1sen copper coin.

Malaysia 5 sen 1997 coin, only 7,703,850 approved mintage.

Malaysia 5 sen 2004 coin, only 11,520,000 approved mintage.

I think almost everyone including non collectors already knew that this coins is one of the most sought after coins in Malaysia Numismatic. The 32,236 approved mintage is a mystery itself since Bank Negara Malaysia never give a very low mintage permission before. They are few theories why only 32,236 pieces were minted; Malaysia 10 sen 1971 coin story. When the story about 10 sen 1971 coin varieties came out, many people start to look for the 1st variety since most collectors don't have them. The price for the 1st variety is higher then the 2nd variety but it is not that easy to find the 1st variety. Many collectors still don't know how to check for the varieties and some are selling the 2nd variety as the 1st variety.

Malaysia 10 sen 1994 coin, only 7,122,222 approved mintage.

Malaysia 10 sen 2003 coin, only 8,640,000 approved mintage.

With only 1,054,000 approved mintage by Bank Negara Malaysia, 20 sen 1970 minted by Hamburg Mint, in Germany is one of the key dates in Malaysia Numismatic.

Malaysia 20 sen 1971 coin, only 9,958,419 approved mintage.

Malaysia 20 sen 1978 coin, only 6,847,062 approved mintage.

Malaysia 20 sen 1994 coin, only 2,680,339 approved mintage.

Recently, we received news about 50 sen 1969 security edge sold for RM2,800 in Malaysia Numismatic Society Auction on 29 September 2013; Syiling 50 sen 1969 dilelong RM2800? On 19 October 2013, a 1969 50 sen Milled edge coin sold for SGD4100 or RM10,253 (including buyer premium) in Numismatic Society Asia (NSA) Auction at Landmark Village Hotel, Singapore and break the record for The Most Expensive Malaysia circulation coins sold in Auction. With approved mintage of just 2,000,000 and only few pieces were found to be Freak without security edge, any coins with an Uncirculated grade is a prize for collectors. They're also Milled Edge for 50 sen 1967 and 1968.

Malaysia 50 sen 1979 coin, only 5,361,146 approved mintage.

Malaysia 50 sen 1985 coin, only 7,115,162 approved mintage.

Malaysia 50 sen 1986 coin, only 8,193,478 approved mintage.

Malaysia 50 sen 1987 coin, only 7,696,117 approved mintage.

Malaysia 50 sen 1995 coin, only 1,650,423 approved mintage.

For their price and value, you can read about it in my blog; www.malaysiancoin.com.

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50 sen 1969 in Mavin Auction

October 22, 2013, 4:52 am

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Will there be another record breaking price for Malaysia coin 50 sen 1969? One graded piece of Malaysia 50 sen 1969 Security Edge will be auction in Mavin International Auction 35, World Coins and Banknotes on 9 & 16 November 2013, at the Concorde Hotel Singapore. The coin is graded as MS62 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin Starting Bid is at SGD120, way to low from MNS Auction for the same UNC 50 sen 1969 SE sold at RM2800.

On 19 October 2013, a new record for The Most Expensive Malaysia circulation coins sold in Auction broken today when a 1969 50 sen Milled edge coin sold for SGD4012 or RM10,253 (including buyer premium) in Numismatic Society Asia (NSA) Auction at Landmark Village Hotel, Singapore.

Mavin International Auction 35 Session 1 Highlights are mostly a collection of Straits Settlements coins from the Eric Low Collection. Eric Low Eng Wan, or just Eric Low as he is better known to fellow coin collectors, focused his entire collecting interest on Straits coins for over 18 years. From the very beginning, Eric collected the better quality Straits coins that he came across and could afford, whether in coin shows or auctions or by private treaty. Over the years he was able to acquire many gems, mostly in auctions from various fine collections, including those of R J Ford, Ng Yit Boon and John Jay Pitman, just to mention a few. As Eric now feels that he has enjoyed his collection long enough, he has decided that it is time to let others have the opportunity to enjoy them as well, and Mavin is happy to auction the major part of it in two parts. All coins are graded and encapsulated by NGC or NCS in their new Edgeview® Holders.

Here are some of the Highlights for Mavin International Auction 35 session 1:

Lot 296: Straits Settlements QV 10 cents 1872H NGC AU58BN

Straits Settlements Victoria, 10 Cents, (KM.Pn1), 1872H, struck in copper, NGC AU58BN. Only one known. This coin is unique and, according to Spinks, its provenance has been traced back to the King Farouk Collection, Sotheby 1954, lot 2413 (part), Erich Wodak Collection, J. Gartner Collection, and Richard (Dick) Ford Collection. Eric Low Collection.

Estimate: SGD19,000 - SGD20,000

Lot 239: Straits Settlements QV 1 cent 1875W NGC Proof AU

Straits Settlements Victoria, Cent, (KM.9), 1875W, proof only date, NGC Proof AU Details - rev. planchet flaw. The W on truncation variety is very rare, this being the only piece that we have come across so far, the metal flaw on the reverse does not distract from the eye appeal of this lovely gem. Eric Low Collection.

Estimate: SGD19,000 - SGD20,000

Lot 247: Straits Settlements QV 1 cent 1884 proof

Straits Settlements Victoria, Cent, (KM.9a), 1884, proof, NGC PF63BN. This proof is very rare, this piece being the only one that we have come across so far. Eric Low Collection.

Estimate: SGD16,000 - SGD17,000

Lot 221: Straits Settlements QV 1/4 cent 1891 proof

Straits Settlements Victoria, Quarter Cent, (KM.14), 1891, proof only date, NGC PF64RB. Eric Low Collection.

Estimate: SGD6,500 - SGD7,000

Lot 223: Straits Settlements QV 1/4 cent 1898 proof

Straits Settlements Victoria, Quarter Cent, (KM.14), 1898, proof, NGC PF64BN. Eric Low Collection.

Estimate: SGD7,000 - SGD7,500

Lot 226: Straits Settlements QV 1/2 cent 1872H specimen
Straits Settlements Victoria, Half Cent, (KM.8), 1872H, specimen, NGC SP64BN.
Estimate SGD5,000 - SGD5,200

Lot 230: Straits Settlements QV 1/2 cent 1891 proof
Straits Settlements Victoria, Half Cent, (KM.15), 1891, proof only date, NGC PF63BN
Estimate: SGD6,000 - SGD6,500

Lot 285: Straits Settlements QV 5 cent 1882H specimen
Straits Settlements Victoria, 5 Cents, (KM.10), 1882H, specimen, NGC SP64.
Estimate: SGD7,500 - SGD8,000

Lot 188: Singapore $150 1969 gold proof NGC PF69UC

Singapore $150, (KM.7), 1969, 150th Anniversary Founding of Singapore, gold proof, NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo.

Estimate: SGD12,000 - SGD13,000

Lot 164: Malaysia 10 Sen 1971 AU-UNC
Malaysia 10 Sen, (KM.3), 1971, AU-UNC.
Estimate: SGD60 - SGD65

Lot 13: British North Borneo 1 cent 1884H NGC SP66RB
British North Borneo Cent, (KM.2), 1884H, specimen, NGC SP66RB.
Estimate: SGD2,500 - SGD2,600

Mavin International is the Auctioneer appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). All Lots sold on behalf of MAS is subject to 7% Goods and Services Tax on both the Hammer Price and the Buyers Premium if the Lot is delivered in Singapore. No GST is payable if the Lot is exported outside Singapore. The buyer's premium for bids made through liveauctioneers.com is 20%. The buyer's premium for absentee bids by post, fax and email is 18%.

You can contact Mavin International Pte Ltd at (+65) 62387177.

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Monetarium Auction 12 result-banknotes

October 26, 2013, 4:52 am

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Here are Monetarium (Singapore) Private Limited auction 12-banknotes result which was carried out on 26 October 2013. I will share the highlights for coins later tonight. The event were held at Peninsular Excelsior Hotel, Singapore.

Straits Settlements pair of watermark wire mesh plates used for imprinting watermarks on Straits Settlement banknotes of denomination $50 to $10,000 during King George V era (1910-1936) don't have any bid. Malaysia 10 cents 1936 Sungei Buloh Settlement banknote is also don't have any bid.

Highlights of the Monetarium Auction 12-Banknotes:

Lot 780: MALAYSIA RM1000 3rd Series PMG 65 EPQ

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 3rd Series: RM1000 A/1 555123 (KNB18a) Rare. PMG 65 EPQ.

Sold SGD8,500

Lot 783: MALAYSIA 3rd Series RM50 uniface stage prfs

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 3rd Series: Set of 6 pieces RM50 uniface stage proofs (Similar to llustration found in “The Frank Goon Collection, pages 302-303) Very rare. Mounting traces, otherwise Original UNC (6pcs).

Sold SGD18,000

Lot 777: MALAYSIA 3rd Series RM1 uniface stage proof.

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 3rd Series: RM1 uniface stage proof “For Printing Plate Approval, Approved on 9/20/79. Very rare. Original UNC.

Sold SGD2,000

Lot 794: MALAYSIA RM100 6th Series missing print on reverse

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 6th Series: RM100 error note “missing print on reverse” ZW4116916 (KNB37c) PMG 63 EPQ.

Sold SGD1,600

Lot 802: MALAYSIA RM50 8th Series "CONTOH" Specimen

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 8th Series: RM50 “CONTOH” Specimen No. 0299 AA0000000 (KNB48) Original UNC.

Sold SGD1,800

Lot 805: MALAYSIA RM50 10th Series error missing print on obverse

MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 10th Series: RM50 error note “missing print on obverse” CC0879956 (KNB59a) Original AVF.

Sold SGD300

Lot 1061: MALAYA $50 George VI 1942 PMG 50.

MALAYA / 馬來亞 George VI: $50 1942 A/5 57765 (KNB14) Scarce. PMG 50. One of the highest graded as of now.

Sold SGD19,000

Lot 1066: MALAYA $100 George VI 1942 PMG 58

MALAYA / 馬來亞 George VI: $100 1942 A/6 50214 (KNB15) Scarce. PMG 58. One of the highest graded as of now.

Sold SGD14,000

Lot 1067: MALAYA $1000 George VI 1942 PMG 50

MALAYA / 馬來亞 George VI: $1000 1942 A/1 24221 (KNB16) Rare. PMG 50. One of the highest graded as of now.

Sold SGD40,000

Lot 1075: $1 1953 MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO QEII together with a vignette of QEII

MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO / 马来亚 - 英国婆罗门 Elizabeth II: $1 1953 A/46 239377 (KNB1a) together with a vignette of QEII. Original UNC (2pcs).

Sold SGD1,400

Lot 1098: $100 1953 MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO QEII

MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO / 马来亚 - 英国婆罗门 Elizabeth II: $100 1953 First Prefix A/1 502174 (KNB5a) Rare. PMG 45 EPQ.

Sold SGD6,000

Lot 1145: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 25¢ ND (1917) low s/n

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / 海峡 25-Cents ND (1917) low s/n. E/1 00119 (KNB15) Rare. PMG 58 EPQ

Sold SGD8,000

Live online auction done by liveauctioneers.com. A Buyer's premium of 15% will be added to hammer price for each lot to all succesful bids. Lots sold though "liveauctioneers.com" are subjected to an additional 3% Buyer's Premium (18% in total). All Shipping, handling and insurance charges will be paid by Buyer.

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Monetarium Auction 12 result-coins

October 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

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Here are Monetarium (Singapore) Private Limited auction 12-coins result which was carried out on 26 October 2013. The event were held at Peninsular Excelsior Hotel, Singapore. Many People Republic of China coins were sold with an attractive price.

A very rare 1 Kilo Sino-Singapore Friendship 2000-Yuan Gold Proof Coin not recorded any bid in the auction. Only 15 pieces of this coin were minted by Shenyang Mint to commemorates the continuing friendship between China and Singapore.

The Singapore Modern issue Copper 1 cent 1804 (SS 22, P 17) NGC Proof Unique or also known as The Susu one cent 1804 token don't have any bid in the same auction. The coin estimate price is between SGD60,000 - SGD80,000.

Highlights of the Monetarium Auction 12-Coins:

Lot 180: CHINA REPUBLIC Sun Yat Sen Silver Austria Pattern

CHINA / 中国 REPUBLIC, GENERAL ISSUES Sun Yat Sen: Silver Austria Pattern Dollar 1929 (KM Pn101, K617) PCGS SP55.

Sold SGD6,000

Lot 87: CHINA PR Gold 50-Yuan 1993 5pcs

CHINA / 中国 PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC Gold: 50-Yuan, commemorate “Coins of Invention and Discovery” 1993 0.5 oz x 5 pcs (KM 501, 503, 504, 505, 506) In original wooden case of issue without certificate. Proof (5pcs).

Sold SGD16,000

Lot 160: CHINA REPUBLIC Yuan Shi-Kai Silver 50¢ Y3 UNC

CHINA / 中国 REPUBLIC, GENERAL ISSUES Yuan Shi-Kai: Silver 50-Cents, Year 3 (1914) (Y 328) Lustrous UNC.

Sold SGD5,000

Lot 159: CHINA REPUBLIC Yuan Shi-Kai 5¢ Pattern V.Rare

CHINA / 中国 REPUBLIC, GENERAL ISSUES Yuan Shi-Kai Copper Nickel 5-Cents Pattern Year 3 (1914) (KM-Pn 14, K815a) Plain edge, very rare, UNC.

Sold SGD9,500

Lot 218: CHINA PROVINCIAL Silver Soviet Szechuan Dollar

CHINA / 中国 PROVINCIAL ISSUES Silver Soviet Issues, Szechuan Dollar 1934 (K-808) Small solid star, “O” below hammer and sickle. Choice UNC and rare thus.

Sold SGD6,500

Lot 457: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS George V Silver 50¢ 1920 "dot"

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / 海峡 George V: Silver 50-Cents 1920 with ‘dot’ PCGS Genuine (KN 19b) our grading GEF.

Sold SGD1,500

Lot 433: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Victoria Copper ¢ 1872H
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / 海峡 Victoria: Copper ½¢1872 H PCGS MS64RB
Sold SGD6,000

Lot 477: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS George V Silver 20¢ 1916B
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / 海峡 George V: Silver 20-Cents 1916 B PCGS MS64
Sold SGD2,200

Lot 408: NETHERLANDS East Indies Gold Java Rupee 1796

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES Gold Java Rupee 1796, 15.83g. Obv: two lines in Arabic script IIa Djazirat/Djawa Al-Kabir, MM Cock, date above scroll. Rev: Dirham Min/Kompani/Welandawi”. EF and rare. Ex. Spink Singapore Auction 1997 lot 83, (Sch 442).

Sold SGD8,400

Lot 388: 1 cent Malaya & British Borneo Proof coin

MALAYA & BRITISH BORNEO / 马来亚 - 英国婆罗门 Copper Proof 1 cent 1962 (KN 6) Proof, rare

Sold SGD1,500

Lot 16: MALAYSIA Cu-Ni 10-Sen 1971
MALAYSIA - MODERN ISSUES / 马来西亚－现代发行 Cu-Ni 10-Sen 1971 (KN4) AU
Sold SGD420

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3 Suspects Printed Fake RM100 detained

October 28, 2013, 8:03 am

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On 28 October 2013, 3 Suspects Printed Fake RM100 detained by Besut police at Kampung Nangka, Kuala Besut. The three suspects, aged between 19 and 28, believed to have been involved in printing false RM100 currency notes and drug trafficking.

Besut police chief, Supt Kamaruddin Mohd Zakaria said police seized 40 Metamphetamine pills, 181 pieces of A4 size printed 'RM100' notes (both sides) using false serial numbers, 26 pieces of A4 size 'RM100' printed on the front side only, three pieces 'RM100' A4 size printed notes (reverse side only) and two pieces 'RM100' notes that have already been cut into shape.

They were detained by a team from the Narcotics and Commercial Crime divisions.

"Acting on information from the public a police team raided a house in Kampung Nangka here after carry out surveillance work," he told reporters, here, today.

The raid was initially a raid involving drug trafficking but police stumbled upon the syndicate printing false currency notes, he said.

Kamaruddin said a paper cutting machine, a Canon printer, two notebooks (Haier and Acer brand) and a Dell computer were also seized from the trio.

"The three suspects comprised two men who were unemployed and a woman who runs a food stall. Her husband is a mechanic from Bandar Baharu, Kedah," he said.

Both the male suspects tested positive for drugs.

Source: Bernama

To learn how you can detect a fake or counterfeit RM100, you can read about it in my post; How to check RM100 palsu.

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Malta issued new €2 commemorative coin

October 28, 2013, 11:49 pm

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On 28 October 2013, the Central Bank of Malta has issued new €2 commemorative coin for 2103 with a theme ‘Self-government – 1921’, a third coin in the series of €2 commemorative coins highlighting milestones in Malta’s Constitutional History. Minted by the Royal Dutch Mint, the commemorative coin will be issued in circulation quality in rolls of 25 coins each, each roll selling at the price of €70. A limited number of this coin was also issued in proof quality, selling at the price of €15 per coin.

The theme of this coin is ‘Self-government – 1921’. The coin reverse shows the common €2 side while the obverse (national side) depicts a map of the Maltese islands and a representation of the Maltese population designed by the Maltese artist Ġanni Bonnici.

Malta was granted a form of self-rule by the British government in 1921, in the aftermath of the First World War and the socio-economic hardship it left in its wake. Although Britain retained direct control over various key administrative functions, the new constitution granted Malta increased powers of self-government including an elected Cabinet of Ministers which for the first time became responsible for the administration of local affairs.

The coins will be available from the Malta Coins Distribution Centre at the main building of the Central Bank of Malta. For further information, you can contact the Malta Coins Distribution Centre by an e-mail to mcdc@centralbankmalta.org or by calling (+356) 2550 6006/6007.

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100 Ruble Sochi Olympics Banknote

October 31, 2013, 7:49 pm

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On 30 October 2013, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games Organizers revealed that 20 million 100 Ruble Sochi Olympics Banknotes will be printed by The Central Bank of Russia to commemorate the the Winter Olympics.

The vertical banknote shows a flying snowboarder on one side and several of the venues in the Sochi Olympic Park. 10 million banknotes will be released into circulation in Russia. Some of the banknotes will be released in an original gift box. No information were given about the release date for the banknotes to enter general circulation.

The note's "vertical composition, which is a response to modern tendencies in banknote design, has made it possible to portray the uniqueness off the natural region, where snowy mountains meet the warm sea," the Olympic organizing committee said in a statement.

Organizers also displayed the design of a 25-ruble commemorative coin for the Olympic torch relay, which depicts the route of the relay around Russia, with the torch superimposed. The 25-ruble denomination is not currently used. Both the banknotes and coin will be legal tender. There will also be special 50-ruble stamps dedicated to the torch relay.

The first Olympic banknotes appeared in China for the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. The Bird's Nest stadium and ancient Greek discus thrower statue, the Diskobolus of Myron, were emblazoned across a 10 Yuan note. The circulation of the Chinese Yuan was 14 million. Russia intends to maintain this tradition, according the Central Bank.

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3,000 riel Cambodia-Japan diplomatic relations coin

November 6, 2013, 5:58 pm

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Japan Mint will release a memorial silver coin 3,000 riel 60th anniversary of Cambodia-Japan diplomatic relations coin to commemorate the relations between the two countries.

Japan Mint will mint up to 10,000 of the 3,000-riel coins on behalf of the National Bank of Cambodia for sale mostly to Japanese coin collectors.

One side of the coin depicts the Angkor Wat temple complex, while the other side shows a bilateral friendship logo. The logo symbolize the “60th” anniversary of friendship between Japan and Cambodia by connecting 6 and 0, with the combination of colors of national flags of Japan and Cambodia. The golden color of “2013” and silver color of “Angkor Wat” symbolize the brightness future of the two countries.

The coin will sell for ¥6,000 in Japan with applications set to start Wednesday.

Source: Jiji Press

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Malaysia RM1 commemorative coins 1967-latest

November 7, 2013, 6:43 am

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In this article you can find a complete list of Malaysia RM1 commemorative coins with pictures and their Technical Specifications. I also provide RM1 commemorative coin price in my other blog. Malaysia RM1 commemorative coins start since 1969 with a large (33.30 mm) Copper Nickel coin. From 1993 until early 1999, Bank Negara Malaysia stopped releasing commemorative coins for a while. When they started again in 2000, they start to introduced Malaysia RM1 Coin Card commemorative coins.

You can find more information and the coin price for Malaysia RM1 commemorative coin before 1999 in this article; Nilai duit syiling 1 ringgit.

For information and the coin price for Malaysia RM1 commemorative coin after 1999, you can read it in this article; Senarai harga Malaysia coin card.

Malaysia commemorative coins 1967-latest:

10th Anniversary of Bank Negara Malaysia

Title: 10th Anniversary of Bank Negara Malaysia
Coin Description:

Reverse show coin value $1 within 3/4 flower wreath with lettering "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA""1959-1969". Obverse show a portrait of Tuanku Ismail head left with lettering "DYMM SPB TUANKU ISMAIL NASIRUDDIN SHAH".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1969
Weight: 20.00 grams
Diameter: 33.30 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,000,000

Kuala Lumpur accorded city status 1972 coin

Title: Kuala Lumpur accorded city status 1972
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign with the year 1972 and the word "PENGANUGERAHAN TARAF BANDARAYA" (English:award of city status). Obverse show the seal of Kuala Lumpur and the motto "Maju dan Makmur"

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1972
Weight: 16.50 grams
Diameter: 33.30 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000

25th anniversary of Employees Provident Fund EPF

Title: 25th anniversary of Employees Provident Fund EPF
Coin Description:

obverse show a 1 ringgit sign with wording "ULANG TAHUN KE 25 KUMPULAN WANG SIMPANAN PEKERJA""MALAYSIA 1976". The coin reverse show human faces and Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja-pekerja (KWSP) logo.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1976
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000
Mint: Franklin Mint, USA

3rd Malaysia Plan

Title: 3rd Malaysia Plan
Coin Description:

obverse show a SATU RINGGIT word with wording "RANCANGAN MALAYSIA KETIGA 1976-1980". The coin reverse show Tun Abdul Razak Portrait with 14 flags from all states in Malaysia including Federal territory flag.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1976
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,000,000
Mint: Franklin Mint, USA.

9th South East Asia Games

Title: 9th South East Asia Games
Coin Description:

Reverse show a SATU RINGGIT word with wording "KUALA LUMPUR-MALAYSIA-1977" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. Obverse show a traditional kite or Wau Bulan with SEA Games Logo and word "NINTH SOUTHEAST ASIA GAMES".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1977
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,000,000
Mint: Franklin Mint, USA

20th anniversary of Independence

Title: 20th anniversary of Independence
Coin Description:

Reverse show a SATU RINGGIT word with wording "20 TAHUN MERDEKA-1957-1977" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. Obverse show a potrait of Malaysia Yang Dipertuan Agong with word "TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN-MALAYSIA".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1977
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000
Mint: Franklin Mint, USA

100 years of natural rubber

Title: 100 years of natural rubber
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign and year 1877-1977 below value with wording "SERATUS TAHUN GETAH ASLI-MALAYSIA". Obverse show a pair of hands rubber tapping a tree with molecule and world globe as a background.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1977
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000

20th Anniversary of Bank Negara Malaysia

Title: 20th Anniversary of Bank Negara Malaysia
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign with wording "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA-DUA PULUH TAHUN". The coin Obverse show a BNM logo with Bank Negara Malaysia Headquarters building and years 1959-1979 below.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1979
Weight: 16.85 grams
Diameter: 33.30 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 300,000

15th Century of Hijrah-1401 Hijrah

Title: 15th Century of Hijrah 1401 Hijrah
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 RINGGIT sign with Malay Jawi wording "SAMBUTAN ABAD KE-15 HIJRAH-1401 HIJRAH". The coin Obverse show world logo for 15th century Hijrah; Arab letter H A, Kaabah, Nabawi Mosque and spider web.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1980
Weight: 17.00 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000

4th Malaysia Plan

Title: 4th Malaysia Plan
Coin Description:

Reverse show a 1 RINGGIT word with wording "RANCANGAN MALAYSIA KEEMPAT 1981-1985" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. The coin Obverse show Tun Hussien Onn Portrait.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1981
Weight: 16.90 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,000,000
Mint: Franklin Mint, USA.

25th anniversary of Independence

Title: 25th anniversary of Independence
Coin Description:

Reverse show a 1 RINGGIT word with wording "25 TAHUN MERDEKA-1957-1982" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. The coin Obverse show Tunku raised his left arm with a crescent and moon as a background and word "TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN-MALAYSIA".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1982
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,500,000
Mint: Royal Mint, UK

35th Pacific Area Travel Association conference

Title: 35th Pacific Area Travel Association conference 1986
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign with wording "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA". The coin Obverse show 35th Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) Conference 1986 logo, "35th ANNUAL CONFERENCE" and date of the conference "April 9-16,1986".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1986
Weight: 17.00 grams
Diameter: 33.55 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 500,000
Mint: Singapore Mint

5th Malaysia Plan

Title: 5th Malaysia Plan
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign with wording "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. The coin Obverse show images depicting the country's progress in the agricultural sector WITH "RANCANGAN MALAYSIA KELIMA-1986-1990" around the image.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1986
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 1,000,000
Mint: Singapore Mint.

Title: 30th anniversary of Independence
Coin Description:

Reverse show a $1 sign with wording "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" and Malaysia Coat of Arms. The coin reverse show 30 pigeons that fly freely describing 30 years of our country gained independence and freedom with word "30 TAHUN MERDEKA" below.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 1987
Weight: 9.00 grams
Diameter: 24.50 mm
Composition: Copper-Zinc
Mintage: 1,000,000
Mint: Singapore Mint.

Thomas Uber Cup 2000

Title: Thomas Uber Cup 2000
Coin Description:

Obverse show an image of the Thomas Cup with a shuttlecock in the background. The word "KUALA LUMPUR 2000-PIALA THOMAS UBER" around the cup image. Reverse show a RINGGIT word with Malaysian building; Sultan Abdul Samad building, Malayan Railway building, Petronas Twin Tower and Kuala Lumpur Tower with word "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" below.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2000
Weight: 8.15 grams
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Composition: Bi-Metal (Center:Copper-Nickel; Ring:Nickel-Brass)
Mintage: 2,000,000
Mint: Mariwasa Kraftangan Sdn Bhd

Declaration of Shah Alam City

Title: Declaration of Shah Alam City
Coin Description:

Obverse side of the coin features landmarks of Shah Alam, namely the State Mosque, featured in between Wisma Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) and the State Secretariat Building, with the words "SEMPENA PENGISYTIHARAN BANDARAYA SHAH ALAM" and the declaration date "10 OKTOBER 2000" at the perimeter. The reverse side bears the city council emblem and the face value of the coin.

21st South East Asia Games 2001

Title: 21st South East Asia Games 2001
Coin Description:

The obverse of the coin shows Si-Tumas (the official mascot) in a gymnastics activity with wording "SUKAN SEA XXI SEA GAMES-1 RINGGIT". The design on the reverse depicts the official XXI SEA Games' logo and the respective face value of the coins with words"BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA-8-17 SEPTEMBER".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2001
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.70 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 100,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

10th Men's Hockey World Cup

Title: 10th Men's Hockey World Cup
Coin Description:

The obverse side of the coins depicts the globe and a silhouette of two hockey players in action with the Kuala Lumpur skyline of the Petronas Twin Tower and the Kuala Lumpur Tower as the background with wording "KEJOHANAN HOKI LELAKI PIALA DUNIA KE-10 25 FEB-9 MAC KUALA LUMPUR". The reverse side of the coin depicts the official logo of the 10th Men’s Hockey World Cup 2002 and the face value of the coin with wording "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA 10TH MEN'S HOCKEY WORLD CUP".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2002
Weight: 10.40 grams
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Composition: Tin Brass
Mintage: 100,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XII

Title: Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XII
Coin Description:

The observe of the coin features the portrait of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. The reserve of the coin features the Malaysia emblem with the wording of "The Installation of His Majesty Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XII" printing in Malay language.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2002
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.70 mm
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 100,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

45th anniversary of Independence

Title: 45th anniversary of Independence
Coin Description:

Obverse show Malaysia Flag, logo and motto for Independence day 2002 "KERANAMU MALAYSIA""45 TAHUN MERDEKA" and date "31 OGOS 2002". On reverse show Sultan Abdul Samad building, KL Monorail and Kuala Lumpur Tower, denomination value and words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2002
Weight: 9.16 grams
Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit Kuala Lumpur 2003

Title: Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit Kuala Lumpur 2003
Coin Description:

obverse depicts the Conference's official logo and wording "XIII CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF STATE OF GOVERNMENT OF THE NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT". The reverse side depicts the Parliament House, star and crescent, representing the seat of the Government, democracy and the place where Government policies are decided.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2003
Weight: 9.16 grams
Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 9,400
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace 2003 (LIMA '03

Title: Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace 2003 (LIMA '03)
Coin Description:

The obverse depicts the LIMA logo and the globe that signifies LIMA as an international event and wording "LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & AEROSPACE-30 SEPT-3 OCT 2003". The reverse side depicts a Russian made Sukhoi-30 air fighter and a Malaysian Navy war ship, KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah .

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2003
Weight: 16.8 grams
Diameter: 33.70 mm
Composition: Copper Nickel
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

10th Session of The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)

Title: 10th Session of The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
Coin Description:

Obverse depicts the Conference's official logo and words 'PERSIDANGAN KETUA-KETUA NEGARA ISLAM" and "SIDANG KEMUNCAK KE-10". The reverse side depicts the Arabic words Munazommah (Organization), Al-Muktamar (Conference) and Al-Islami (Islamic) written in Islamic calligraphy or khat, using the Kufi style.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2003
Weight: 9.16 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

100th anniversary of the birth of Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj

Title: 100th anniversary of the birth of Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj
Coin Description:

obverse depicts the portrait of Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj during the historic moment in declaring Malaysia’s independence. The reverse side depicts the national emblem with the words “BAPA KEMERDEKAAN” and the face value of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2004
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 33.70 mm
Composition: Copper Nickel
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Islamic Development Bank 30th Annual Meeting (IDB)

Title: Islamic Development Bank 30th Annual Meeting (IDB)
Coin Description:

obverse show the IDB Meeting's official logo and words "ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK 30TH ANNUAL MEETING 2005" AND "MALAYSIA". Reverse show the words "MESYUARAT TAHUNAN BANK PEMBANGUNAN ISLAM KE-30" written in both roman and Islamic calligraphy or khat, using the Kufi style.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2005
Weight: 9.16 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 20,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

11th ASEAN Summit

Title: 11th ASEAN Summit
Coin Description:

Obverse show the official ASEAN logo with word "MALAYSIA-2005" below logo and wording "11th ASEAN SUMMIT-ONE VISION.ONE IDENTITY.ONE COMMUNITY" around coin. Reverse show 1 RINGGIT, Location and the event date with KLCC building in the middle as a landmark of Kuala Lumpur with wording "SIDANG KEMUNCAK ASEAN KE-11" above it and "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" below.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2005
Weight: 16.8 grams
Diameter: 33.70 mm
Composition: Copper Nickel
Mintage: 20,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Songket - The Regal Heritage

Title: Songket - The Regal Heritage
Coin Description:

obverse design show Songket pattern with the words "SONGKET SENI WARISAN AGUNG" and "THE REGAL HERITAGE". The reverse side of the coin features the face value and one of the three most popular motifs which are commonly used on Songket. The gold coin depicts the Tampuk Kesemak motif while the silver coin depicts the Bunga Bintang motif, and the bi-metal coin depicts the Bunga Ketola motif.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2006
Weight: 8.15 grams
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Composition: Bi-Metal
Mintage: 20,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Federal Land Development Authority's (FELDA) 50th anniversary

Title: Federal Land Development Authority's (FELDA) 50th anniversary
Coin Description:

Obverse side depicts the hands of FELDA settlers whose efforts support FELDA's ambition to market its products globally. It illustrates the world as FELDA's market, contained in a single drop of fluid originating from FELDA's development of commodities, signified by the stylised oil palm and rubber leaves in the background. The reverse side carries the portrait of the late Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein, FELDA's founder.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2006
Weight: 15.50 grams
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

50th anniversary of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Title: 50th anniversary of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Coin Description:

obverse side depicts the UiTM emblem as a background. The words "UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA" appear on the upper circumference of the coin whilst the Jawi transcript appears on the lower circumference of the coin. The reverse side features the official logo of UiTM's 50 th anniversary (the stylized numeral "50"). The words "JUBLI EMAS UiTM 2006" appear on the upper circumference of the coin. The seven beads each on the left and right hand side of the reverse of the coin represent the 14 branches of UiTM campuses throughout the country. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA " and its denomination appear on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2006
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Ninth Malaysia Plan (RMK-9)

Title: Ninth Malaysia Plan (RMK-9)
Coin Description:

obverse features the portrait of the Prime Minister with the words "CEMERLANG GEMILANG TERBILANG" on the upper circumference of the coin. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" and the denomination of the coins appear on the lower circumference of the coin. The reverse side of the coins is illustrated by 4 main elements using the symbols of the globe, atom, double helix (DNA) and stylized leaves capturing the five main thrusts of RMK-9.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2006
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

200th Anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Police

Title: 200th Anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Police
Coin Description:

obverse side depicts the symbol of a handshake which represents the collaborative relationship between the police and members of the public. The official logo of the 200 th Anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Police appears above the handshake symbol with wording "SAMBUTAN PENUBUHAN PASUKAN POLIS". The reverse of the coin depicts the image of the police insignia as the background. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the upper circumference of the coin. The denomination appears on the lower circumference with an image of a star on each side.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2007
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIII

Title: Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIII
Coin Description:

Obverse side depicts the portrait of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in full regalia. The words "SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG AL-WATHIQU BILLAH TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN" appear at the circumference of the coin whilst the date of the installation appears below the portrait of the King. The reverse of the coin depicts the emblem of the Yang di Pertuan Agong. The words "PERTABALAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG" appear on the upper circumference of the coin whilst the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the lower circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears above the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2007
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

50th Anniversary of Malaysia's Independence

Title: 50th Anniversary of Malaysia's Independence
Coin Description:

Obverse of the coin depicts the image of the Sultan Abdul Samad building at the foreground with the Parliament House, Kuala Lumpur Tower and Petronas Twin Tower appearing in the background. The official symbol of the celebration appears at the top centre of the coin, whilst the word "SAMBUTAN HARI KEMERDEKAAN" appears at the lower circumference of the coin. The nation's Coat-of-Arms appears as a background of the reverse of the coin. Numerals "1957" and "2007" appear on the left and right side of the coin respectively to signify the 50 years of Malaysia's independence. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the upper circumference whilst its denomination appears on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2007
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

50th Anniversary of Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)

Title: 50th Anniversary of Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
Coin Description:

Obverse of the coin depicts the transformation of the air wing of the RMAF. This is symbolised by the RMAF’s first aircraft, the “Twin Pioneer” and its latest acquisition, the Sukhoi Su-30MKM. The lines adjoining both aircrafts depict RMAF’s evolution over 50 years in the aviation history. The words “Ulang Tahun Ke-50 Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia” and the years “1958” and “2008” appear on the circumference of the coins signifying the achievements of RMAF. The reverse depicts the RMAF’s insignia in the centre of the coin. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” appear on the upper circumference, and its denomination appears on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2008
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

100th Anniversary of St.John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM)

Title: 100th Anniversary of St.John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM)
Coin Description:

obverse of the coin depicts the SJAM's volunteers providing emergency medical assistance to members of the public. The name "St.John Ambulans Malaysia " appears on the upper circumference of the coin, whilst the official motto of SJAM "Perkhidmatan Bagi Manusia" or "Service to Mankind" appears on the lower circumference. The reverse depicts the official emblem of SJAM at the centre of the coin. A plant with yellow flowers "St.John's Wort", an herb used for wounds, burns, insect bites and as a treatment for malaria, is depicted encircling the lower half of the emblem. The upper circumference shows the words "Ulang Tahun Ke-100" signifying 100 years of SJAM's existence whilst the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" as the issuing authority appear on the lower circumference. The denomination is reflected on the lower centre of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2008
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: The Royal Mint of Malaysia

Bank Negara Malaysia 50th Anniversary

Title: Bank Negara Malaysia 50th Anniversary
Coin Description:

The obverse side depicts the silhouette of the skyline of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya reflecting the progress and economic development of Malaysia since its independence. The logo of the Central Bank appears in the centre, within the outline of the star anise (bunga lawang). The words "Ulang Tahun ke-50 Bank Negara Malaysia" and the years "1959 - 2009" appear at the circumference of the coin. Reverse show the words "Bank Negara Malaysia" written in Jawi are inscribed on the top circumference of the coin. A "14 pointed star" representing the 14 states in Malaysia including the Federal Territory, is depicted in the centre within the outline of the star anise. The denomination is reflected at the lower circumference of the coin and the pending which is a traditional Malay decorative pattern is depicted on the left and right sides of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2009
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

International Year of Astronomy 2009

Title: International Year of Astronomy 2009
Coin Description:

Obverse depicts the Langkawi National Observatory with its main telescope in the centre. The background displays the constellation of stars known as the Orion Belt and the planet Saturn. The words "International Year of Astronomy 2009" appears in the circumference to signify the global celebration of astronomy. Reverse depicts the official logo of IYA2009 and its main theme "The Universe, Yours To Discover". The words "Bank Negara Malaysia" and the denomination of the coin is reflected on the upper and lower circumference of the coin respectively.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2009
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

75th Anniversary of Royal Malaysian Navy TLDM

Title: 75th Anniversary of Royal Malaysian Navy TLDM
Coin Description:

Obverse depicts the Royal Malaysian Navy's insignia in the centre of the coin. The words "Ulang Tahun Ke-75" and "Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia" written in Jawi appear on the upper and lower circumference of the coin, respectively. Reverse depicts Royal Malaysian Navy's first Scorpene submarine, which is named KD Tunku Abdul Rahman after the first Prime Minister. The words "Jubli Intan TLDM" are depicted in the center of the coin. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" appear on the upper circumference, and the denomination appears on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2009
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

50th Anniversary of the Parliament of Malaysia

Title: 50th Anniversary of the Parliament of Malaysia
Coin Description:

Obverse Illustrates the Parliament building with the years "1959-2009" inscribed below the building. On the circumference of the coin, the crescent moon is imprinted with the words "Ulang Tahun Ke-50 Parlimen Malaysia ". The crescent moon symbolizes Islam, the country's official religion. On the upper right side of the coin is a 14-pointed star which represents 14 states of Malaysia , including the Federal Territories. Reverse show the Malaysian crest and the Maces of the House of Representatives and Senate Chamber of the Parliament. A revered regalia, the Mace symbolizes the authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Parliament. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA " and the denomination of the coin appear on the upper and lower circumference of the coin respectively.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2009
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

125th Anniversary of Keretapi Tanah Melayu

Title: 125th Anniversary of Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Coin Description:

Obverse Illustrates the evolution and transformation of Malaysian railways over the last 125 years from coal powered locomotive trains to the Electric Train System (ETS), which is the latest addition to KTM's fleet of trains. The words "Keretapi Tanah Melayu" and "125 Tahun" appear at the upper circumference and the year "1885-2010" at the lower circumference of the coin. Reverse depicts the image of the current logo of KTM at the centre of the coin. The words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA " as the issuing authority appear on the top circumference, whilst its denomination appears on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2010
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 15,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

50th Anniversary of Bunga Raya as the National Flower

Title: 50th Anniversary of Bunga Raya as the National Flower
Coin Description:

Obverse features the image of the Bunga Raya as the National Flower with the words "50 Tahun" at the upper circumference. The years "1960 - 2010" appear below the Bunga Raya, and the words "Bunga Raya Bunga Kebangsaan" at the lower circumference of the coin. Reverse shows the map of Malaysia, with the Malaysian flag as the background. The upper circumference displays the words "Bank Negara Malaysia" with the denomination below it. "Jabatan Warisan Negara" as organiser of the ceremony for the proclamation anniversary appears on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2010
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

125th Anniversary of Jabatan Ukur Dan Pemetaan Malaysia

Title: 125th Anniversary of Jabatan Ukur Dan Pemetaan Malaysia
Coin Description:

Obverse illustrates a surveyor of JUPEM carrying out measuring works with the theodolite, a device used to measure angular values in a traverse or network between survey marks. It is also used for defining the direction of lines of sight. The name "Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia" appears on the lower circumference of the coin, whilst "125 Tahun" appears at the top of the coin. Reverse features the official logo of JUPEM. At the upper circumference, the words "Bank Negara Malaysia" appear as the issuing authority of the commemorative coins. The years "1885-2010" appear below the logo and the denomination is at the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2010
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

50th Anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature

Title: 50th Anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature
Coin Description:

Obverse depicts images of the nation's endangered animal species such as the tiger, rhinoceros, tapir, elephant and turtle. The centre of the coin features the image of the forests which is important for the survival of the wildlife. This also represents WWF's efforts in protecting the environment, the preservation of the endangered wildlife and the conservation of the forest habitat in Malaysia. The words "50th Anniversary" is to commemorate 50 years of WWF's efforts in addressing the environmental issues, while the years "1961-2011" signifies the period the WWF's establishment. Reverse depicts both the registered trademark and logo of the organisation which are "WWF" and the Panda. The words "Bank Negara Malaysia" which is the issuing authority of the commemorative coin appears on the top circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears on the lower circumference. The image and silhouette of the Azlanii Rafflesia flower which is unique to Malaysia is featured on the left side of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2011
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

100th Anniversary of World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts

Title: 100th Anniversary of World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts
Coin Description:

Obverse depicts logo of the Association is in the centre of the coin with the words “Ulang Tahun Ke-100” to mark the centenary celebrations of the international Girl Guides and Girl Scouts movement which is held over a period of three years, from 2010 - 2012 inscribed on the upper circumference. The lower circumference is inscribed with the words “Persatuan Pandu Puteri dan Pengakap Puteri Sedunia”. Reverse depicts the logo of “Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia” to reflect the Malaysian chapter of the Association. The 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 at the lower circumference.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2011
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 15,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIV

Title: Installation of His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIV
Coin Description:

Obverse show portrait of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni AlMarhum Sultan Badlishah who was installed as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong is featured in the centre of the coin. His Majesty's full name is inscribed along the circumference of the coin. Reverse depicts the image of the new Istana Negara and the royal insignia. The words "Pertabalan Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XIV" appears on the upper circumference of the coin, whilst the name "Bank Negara Malaysia" as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin and the face value are featured on the lower circumference of the coin.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2012
Weight: 8.80 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 15,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

50th Anniversary of Muzium Negara

Title: 50th Anniversary of Muzium Negara
Coin Description:

Obverse show the front façade of Muzium Negara (the National Museum), the words “JUBLI EMAS MUZIUM NEGARA” and years 1963 – 2013 denoting the 50 year anniversary of Muzium Negara are inscribed on the upper circumference of the coin. Reverse show the mural from Muzium Negara, the 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.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2013
Weight: 8.50 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

50th Anniversary of the Formation of Malaysia

Title: 50th Anniversary of the Formation of Malaysia
Coin Description:

Obverse show Jalur Gemilang in the centre of the coin. The words “PERAYAAN HARI MALAYSIA” and “50 Tahun” are on the upper circumference of the coin while the words “16 September 1963 – 2013” are inscribed on the lower circumference. Reverse features the National Crest and the map of Malaysia. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin are featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1 ringgit
Issued year: 2012
Weight: 8.50 grams
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Composition: Nordic Gold
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia

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1893-S Morgan Dollar Realizes $235,000

November 8, 2013, 8:16 am

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An 1893-S Morgan Dollar MS64 NGC, from the famously low mintage of any regular issue Morgan, brought $235,000 to take top lot honors at Heritage Auctions' U.S. Coin Signature® Auction Nov. 1-3 in New York. High-grade silver coinage, gold rarities, and a 1943-S Bronze cent achieved the top prices at the event, which realized $11,353,383 with post-auction buys ongoing.

"This was a deep auction with many coins performing well," said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. "When key rarities in high grades came up for bid, prices were strong regardless of series."

Leading the way was the 1893-S Morgan dollar, as eight bidders drove the price of the near-Gem example to $235,000. The 1893-S dollar's translates to a small supply that has to meet huge collector demand, particularly in Mint State grades.

1799 silver dollar with 7x6 Stars

1839 No Drapery half dollar

Two more silver coins were close behind. An 1839 No Drapery half dollar, PR64+ PCGS Secure, CAC, is one of only five known proof examples and realized $223,250. A 1799 silver dollar with 7x6 Stars Obverse, B-12b/BB-160 variety, MS65 NGC, CAC, realized $211,500.

1861-S double eagle

A pair of 19th-century gold highlights round out the top five prices realized. An 1861-S double eagle with Paquet Reverse, AU58 NGC, brought $176,250. An 1854 three dollar gold piece graded PR64+ Cameo PCGS, CAC, went for $164,500.

"As with silver, the top gold lots show the importance of quality and rarity together," said Rohan. "The 1861-S Paquet double eagle is one of the finest available and that showed in the price. Likewise, the proof 1854 three dollar was a very rare coin from the year it was struck, but it was condition that sent the price so high."

A 1943-S Bronze cent, struck in a copper alloy instead of steel and the top seller in The Geyer Family Collection, realized $141,000. An 1849 Mormon twenty dollar gold piece, Genuine PCGS, enjoyed pre-auction publicity from Salt Lake City's NPR affiliate and brought $85,187.50.

Source: Heritage Auction

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Result for Mavin Auction 35 coins session

November 9, 2013, 9:20 am

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Result for Mavin Auction 35 coins session is out and Most of the Straits Settlements coins from Eric Low Collection has been grabbed at starting bid price. The Mavin International Auction 35 coins session held at the Concorde Hotel Singapore today (9 November 2013) and a banknotes session will be held on 16 November 2013 at the same venue.

Lot 239: Straits Settlements QV 1 cent 1875W NGC Proof AU

Sold at Starting Bid Price: SGD19,000

Lot 266: Straits Settlements QV 1 cent 1895 proof
Straits Settlements Victoria, Cent, (KM.16), 1895, proof, NGC PF63BN. This unrecorded proof is excessively rare and is the only one we have seen so far, a choice rarity you won't come across again anytime soon. Eric Low Collection.
Sold at Starting Bid Price: SGD19,000

Lot 296: Straits Settlements QV 10 cents 1872H NGC AU58BN

Sold at Starting Bid Price: SGD19,000

Lot 247: Straits Settlements QV 1 cent 1884 proof

Straits Settlements Victoria, Cent, (KM.9a), 1884, proof, NGC PF63BN. This proof is very rare, this piece being the only one that we have come across so far. Eric Low Collection.

Sold at Starting Bid Price: SGD16,000

Malaysia 50 sen 1969 Security Edge only realized SGD380 (Excluding Buyer premium). The coin is graded as MS62 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin Starting Bid is at SGD120 and realized at SGD380 (Excluding Buyer premium).

On 19 October 2013, a new record for The Most Expensive Malaysia circulation coins sold in Auction were broken when a 1969 50 sen Milled edge coin sold for SGD4012 or RM10,253 (including buyer premium) in Numismatic Society Asia (NSA) Auction at Landmark Village Hotel, Singapore.

For Lot 164: Malaysia 10 Sen 1971 AU-UNC, the coin sold for Sold SGD400 (Excluding Buyer premium).

You can find the complete result for Mavin Auction 35 world coins session at their website: Mavin AUCTION 35-Coins, Postcards And Banknotes. Only Coins and Postcards result has been updated with realized price.

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Malaysia 1st series coins

November 12, 2013, 2:50 am

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Malaysia 1st series of "SEN" coins were introduced in 12 June 1967 in denominations of 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen, followed by the introduction of the 1 ringgit coin (which continued to use the $ symbol and is the largest coin in the series) in 1 May 1971. Even though the new Parlimen coins has been used, the coins and banknotes for Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo still circulated with new Malaysia coins until 16 January 1969, when the old Malaya currency legal tender value has been ceased.

The initial under the parlimen building is exactly an initial for Geoffrey Colley, Malaysia Parlimen coin designer. Some people mistakenly think the initial is for "Government Coin". While, some sellers will tell you that a parlimen coins without a GC initial have a higher price then your normal coins. They will tell you that it is a rare variety because it don't have a "Mint Mark". Parlimen coins without GC initial are just normal error coins with a weak dies. You can easily find them if you keep a lot of Parlimen coins.

On the obverse of the coins for 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen and 50 sen show Malaysia Parliament building as a symbol of democracy. A crescent moon and 13 pointed star is taken from the flag of Malaysia, representing Malaysia as an Islamic nation and 13 states in Malaysia. The design for ringgit coin is a little bit different from other coins; crescent moon and the pointed star is bigger with 14 pointed star (13 states and a federal territory). On the reverse show the denomination printed in the middle and hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia at the side.

For list of Malaysia valuable coins, you can read it in my article; Malaysia Rare Coins.

Malaysia Parlimen coins mintage:

MALAYSIA 1 SEN PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 17.7 mm.
Weight: 1.94 gm.
Composition: Copper (1967-1973) Copper Clad Steel (1973-1988).
Edge: Plain.
Mint: Royal Mint, UK., Hamburg Mint, Germany & Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1967 -45,000,000 pcs
1968 -10,500,000 pcs
1970 -2,535,000 pcs
1971 -47,861,539 pcs
1973 -21,400,385 pcs
1976 -27,406,103 pcs
1977 -21,751,468 pcs
1978 -30,843,905 pcs
1979 -15,713,562 pcs
1980 -16,150,902 pcs
1981 -24,633,307 pcs
1982 -37,295,136 pcs
1983 -19,333,233 pcs
1984 -26,267,290 pcs
1985 -52,401,608 pcs
1986 -48,920,034 pcs
1987 -35,284,103 pcs
1988 -56,748,750 pcs

MALAYSIA 5 SEN PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 16.2 mm.
Weight: 1.41 gm.
Composition: Copper-Nickel.
Edge: Milled.
Mint: Royal Mint, UK & Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1967 -75,464,000 pcs
1968 -74,536,000 pcs
1971 -16,657,712 pcs
1973 -102,942,305 pcs
1976 -65,658,870 pcs
1977 -10,609,162 pcs
1978 -50,044,123 pcs
1979 -38,823,711 pcs
1980 -33,893,481 pcs
1981 -51,490,263 pcs
1982 -118,593,833 pcs
1985 -15,553,101 pcs
1987 -16,723,327 pcs
1988 -26,788,183 pcs

MALAYSIA 10 SEN PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 19.4 mm.
Weight: 2.82 gm.
Composition: Copper-Nickel.
Edge: Milled.
Mint: Royal Mint, UK & Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1967 -106,708,000 pcs
1968 -128,292,000 pcs
1971 -32,236 pcs
1973 -214,832,756 pcs
1976 -148,840,738 pcs
1977 -52,720,061 pcs
1978 -21,161,891 pcs
1979 -50,633,326 pcs
1980 -51,797,393 pcs
1981 -236,638,957 pcs
1982 -145,638,962 pcs
1983 -30,831,573 pcs
1988 -17,852,262 pcs

MALAYSIA 20 SEN PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 23.5 mm.
Weight: 5.65 gm.
Composition: Copper -Nickel.
Edge: Milled.
Mint: Royal Mint, UK., Hamburg Mint, Germany & Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1967 -49,560,000 pcs
1968 -40,440,000 pcs
1969 -15,000,000 pcs
1970 -1,054,000 pcs
1971 -9,958,419 pcs
1973 -116,075,286 pcs
1976 -47,396,373 pcs
1977 -66,139,363 pcs
1978 -6,847,062 pcs
1979 -17,345,888 pcs
1980 -32,837,339 pcs
1981 -144,127,993 pcs
1982 -97,904,462 pcs
1987 -26,225,289 pcs
1988 -67,218,075 pcs

MALAYSIA 50 SEN PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 27.7 mm.
Weight: 9.33 gm.
Composition: Copper -Nickel.
Edge : 1967, 1968, 1969;Security Edge (NORMAL), Milled Edge (RARE). 1971-1988 lettering "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA"
Mint: Royal Mint, UK & Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1967 -15,000,000 pcs
1968 -12,000,000 pcs
1969 -2,000,000 pcs
1971 -8,403,563 pcs
1973 -50,134,655 pcs
1977 -17,719,888 pcs
1978 -11,033,439 pcs
1979 -5,361,146 pcs
1980 -15,911,367 pcs
1981 -22,969,297 pcs
1982 -20,584,998 pcs
1983 -11,560,300 pcs
1984 -10,193,478 pcs
1985 -7,115,162 pcs
1986 -8,193,478 pcs
1987 -7,696,117 pcs
1988 -26,788,183 pcs

MALAYSIA 1 RINGGIT PARLIMEN COIN

Technical Specifications:
Diameter: 33.9 mm.
Weight: 17.00 gm.
Composition: Copper -Nickel.
Edge : lettering "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA"
Mint: Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

Year & mintage:
1971 -2,378,995
1980 -472,095
1981 -764,795
1982 -201,550
1984 -355,472
1985 -301,583
1986 -252,473

For a list of list of coins not issued by BNM according to denomination (1, 5, 10, 20, 50 sen and 1 ringgit). you can go to No issue Malaysia coins.

You can find information about Malaysia 1st series coins market price in my post; Nilai duit syiling 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 sen mengikut tahun.

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How to detect 1976 1 sen copper

November 13, 2013, 5:45 am

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Do you know how to detect a 1976 1 sen copper that is more valuable from the rest of the 1 sen 1976? Believe it or not, on 27 March 2013 the rare coin saw a realized price of SGD$2,600 (excluding tax and commission) during Monetarium Singapore Auction. The rare coin graded By Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as Bronze: 1-Sen 1976 (KM1) PCGS MS65 RD. When you convert the price to ringgit, the price is approximately RM$6,452 (excluding tax and commision).

Most non-collectors think that all 1 sen 1976 coins are valuable to coin collectors. For your information, you need to check the coin with magnet first before you ask how much the value of your coin. The coin get a very high price because it is a wrong planchet error or mistakenly mint on a wrong metal. The original planchet is made of Copper Clad Steel.

So far, only around 100 pieces of copper 1 sen 1976 coins were found by collectors and most of them in a low grade condition. The best known grade so far for this coin is graded by NGC MS 66 RD. This is one of the most valuable coins in Malaysia circulation coins, you can read more about them in my post; Malaysia Rare Coins.

How to detect 1 sen 1976 copper coin:
1. Find a normal house magnet.
2. Put all your 1 sen 1976 in one place.
3. Point the magnet to your 1976 1 sen coins.
4. If you find any coins that don't stick to the magnet, its the coins that we are looking for.

Remember, Genuine 1976 1 sen copper cents "will not" be attracted to a magnet.

Copper-clad steel 1 sen will show a strong magnetic attraction.

I hope this will help many of you who had been asking about this coins.

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Ancient Gold Coins found in Banda Acheh

November 13, 2013, 4:58 pm

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On Tuesday, an ancient Gold Coins found in Banda Acheh, Indonesia. A chest containing hundreds of Acheh gold coins dating back to an ancient Aceh kingdom were found by an oyster gatherer when they're looking for oysters in a swampy area in Gampong Pande village, Banda Aceh. The gold coin chest was discovered near an ancient cemetery destroyed by the 2004 tsunami.

The oyster gatherer who found the coins was unaware that the chest was filled with gold coins. Hundreds of gold coins spilled out when she broke the chest. When the news about ancient gold coins found at the Gampong Pande village, hundreds of people from around the place were quickly on the scene, they came with tools to search for gold coins on the riverbed and swamp near the ancient tombs.

Several gold traders and coins trader were also at the site buying the coins from the residents. For small gold coins they were buying it for IDR350,000 and IDR800,000 for the larger gold coins.

The Gampong Pande village was the location of the first Islamic kingdom of Aceh; Aceh Darussalam kingdom. From the 13th to the 17th century, Gampong Pande village evolved into an industrial area, becoming a center producing various goods, including gold coins, thus its name. Gampong Pande literally means “village of the expert or master craftsman”.

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Pasar Warisan Seremban

November 14, 2013, 4:53 am

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Pasar Warisan Seremban or pasar karat in Seremban is located along Jalan Utam Singh, Seremban. It operates every Sunday from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm. This flea market at Jalan Utam Singh has been opening since 1st May 2008. The previous Seremban flea market open at Jalan Lee Sam. This is my first hunting trip at this place (11 July 2010) after reading about it in Fazil Numismatic Blog.

I am not very familiar with Seremban and not much detail about this flea market in the Internet but I manage to find it after asking people around (near Seremban) for about one hour. The easiest ways to find this place are to look for Pasar Besar Seremban, Bank Simpanan Nasional or Maybank in Seremban town. If you're asking about Jalan Utam Singh or Pasar Karat, u most probably will be end up like me, received almost similar answer "tak tahu" (Don't know). Look like most people in Seremban don't know that this flea market even exist. Parking is not a big problem since not many people coming to this flea market. This market is under Seremban Municipal Council jurisdiction and Sunday is a free parking day.

This market are selling various items such as handicrafts, antiques, pottery, used computer, old books, flowers, bonsai, dry food, decorations, wall paintings and traditional herbs at reasonable prices. I can only spotted 5 people selling coins and banknotes at this place. Most of them is selling their item at a higher price. Some even higher then Kuala Lumpur market price. Only 2 person selling their items at a reasonable price and some nice items for people who hunting for collection like me. I manage to find, Terengganu old tin coin (its fake but I get them in a cheap price, will post the story later), 50 half dollar King Edward VII coin and 5 dollars King George Vi banknote sold for RM180. I don't manage to buy that green 5 dollars banknote because at the time when I spot it, the seller busy talking with other customer.

Other then that, most of item sell in this place are Malaysia coins & banknotes and some world coins. Some sellers do sell their item at a high price without any chance of bargaining. This flea market is not as good as Penang or Butterworth but still a worth place to visit for your hunting trip. Its just one and half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. I will most probably making another trip to this place. Anyone of you have been to this pasar karat (Flea market) before?

Source: Seremban Municipal Council, Fazil Numismatic

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What coins need to test with magnet

November 15, 2013, 5:57 am

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Many non-collectors don't know what coins need to test with magnet. Almost all of them think any Malaysia coins that stick to magnet is a valuable coins for collectors. Today, I want to share with non collectors what Malaysia circulation coins that we as collectors test with magnet.

I divided them according to their coin series, to help non-collectors easily understand what I am talking about in here.

Collectors test coins with magnet to check for wrong planchet errors or in layman terms, coins with wrong kind of metal used to mint them. To make sure you understand, I also shared the official metal used to mint Malaysia coins according to their denominations.

Fake coins collectors check their fake coins with magnet because it is a bit rare to find Malaysia fake coins that can stick to magnet. Most of the time Malaysian counterfeiters are using cheap metal to make the fake coins, only old fake coins used metal that stick to magnet because their price are still cheap in the old days.

What Malaysian coins need to test for magnet:

MALAYSIA 1ST SERIES COINS

Malaysia 1st series of "SEN" coins were introduced in 12 June 1967 in denominations of 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen, followed by the introduction of the 1 ringgit coin (which continued to use the $ symbol and is the largest coin in the series) in 1 May 1971. All the 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and 1 ringgit coins are made of Copper-Nickel except for 1 sen made of Copper (1967-1973) and Copper Clad Steel (1973-1988). You can read more about it here; Malaysia 1st series coins.

i. 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and $1.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Composition: Cu: 75, Ni: 25.
Magnet attraction: No. Copper-Nickel do not stick to a magnet.
Magnet test: No. Except for 50 sen fake coins, fake coins that stick to magnet are more valuable then the normal coin.

ii. 1 sen
Metal: Copper (1967-1973) and Copper Clad Steel (1973-1988).
Magnet attraction: Copper-do not stick to magnet. Copper Clad Steel-strong magnetic attraction
Magnet test: Yes, for certain date/year. See below explanation.

-1 sen parlimen 1970

Magnet test: Looking for Copper Clad Steel-strong magnetic attraction. Original 1 sen 1970 coins are made of Copper.

Rarity: So far, only 4 coins were know to exist.

-1 sen parlimen 1973

Magnet test: Looking for Copper Clad Steel-strong magnetic attraction. Original 1 sen 1973 coins are made of Copper.

Rarity: You can still found them in circulation.

-1 sen parlimen 1976

Magnet test: Looking for Copper-do not stick to magnet. Original 1 sen 1976 coins are made of Copper Clad Steel. you can read more about it here: How to detect 1 sen 1976 Copper.

Rarity: So far, around 100 coins were know to exist.

MALAYSIA 2ND SERIES COINS

Malaysia 2nd series coins introduced into circulation on 4 September 1989 with a Malaysian tradition and character design/theme. The coins were designed by Low Yee Kheng (source: Wikipedia, not sure if this is true) and wholly minted by Bank Negara's mint at Shah Alam. Some changes had been done including the inclusion of a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Malay: Bunga Raya), the national flower of Malaysia, on the upper half of the observe, and the depiction of items of Malay culture on the reverse. Most Malaysian collector refer this coin as a "Bunga Raya Series". Actually, Bank Negara Malaysia released this as a "Cultural Artifact Series".The denominations issued are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 sen and 1 ringgit. You can read more about it here; Malaysia 2nd series coins.

i. 1 sen
Metal: Copper Clad Steel.
Magnet attraction: Copper Clad Steel-strong magnetic attraction
Magnet test: No. No valuable coins that you need to test with magnet

ii. 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen & 50 sen.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Composition: Cu: 75, Ni: 25.
Magnet attraction: No. Copper-Nickel do not stick to a magnet.
Magnet test: No. Except for 50 sen fake coins, fake coins that stick to a magnet are more valuable then the normal coin.

iii. 1 ringgit.
Metal: Copper-Zinc
Composition: Cu: 84, Zn: 12, Sn: 4.
Magnet attraction: No. Copper-Zinc do not stick to a magnet.
Magnet test: No. No valuable coins that you need to test with magnet

MALAYSIA 3RD SERIES COINS

On 25 July 2011, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor (BNM) Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, released Malaysia 3rd series coins. The new coins will only be introduced into Malaysia circulation from early 2012. A special packaging of 500,000 commemorative coin sets are sold to Public for RM10 per set in all BNM branches. The coins were designed by a Malaysian and wholly minted by Bank Negara's mint at Shah Alam. The new 2012 series of coins are legal tender and will co-circulate with the existing series next year. You can still using Malaysia old coins when the new coins start circulating. You can read more about it here; Malaysia 3rd series coins.

i. 5 sen & 10 sen.
Metal: Stainless Steel
Magnet attraction: Stainless Steel-strong magnetic attraction
Magnet test: No. No valuable coins that you need to test with magnet

ii. 20 sen.
Metal: Nickel Brass
Magnet attraction: No. Nickel Brass do not stick to a magnet.
Magnet test: No. No valuable coins that you need to test with magnet

iii. 50 sen.
Metal: Nickel Brass Clad Copper
Magnet attraction: No. Nickel Brass Clad Copper do not stick to a magnet.
Magnet test: No. No valuable coins that you need to test with magnet

For information about other Malaysia valuable coins, you can read my post; Malaysia rare coins.

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2014 Coin of the Year Award Winners

November 15, 2013, 10:08 pm

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Result for 2014 Coin of the Year Award (COTY) Category has been released by Krause Publications on 14th November 2013. The international panel of mint masters, artists and numismatists will start to vote which of the 10 coins will be named the Coin of the Year for 2014. Voting will ends on 8 December 2013.

All coins in the competition are dated 2012. Nominations can be made by anyone. A nominating committee met in the offices of World Coin News in Iola, Wis., on Oct. 4. The committee placed 99 coins on the first round COTY ballot. Voting took place by secret electronic ballot in ten categories by an international panel of judges from the 31st October to the 10th November.

2012 Yves Klein 10 euro

Most Artistic coin: 2012 Yves Klein 10-euro Silver Coin
Mint: France’s Monnaie de Paris

2012 Great French Ships:Le-France 10 euro

Best Silver Coin: 2012 10 Euro Silver Proof Great French Ships:Le-France coin
Mint: France’s Monnaie de Paris

2012 Southern Cross $5 Crux

Best Crown (38 mm. or Dollar size): Australian 2012 $5 Crux Southern Sky coin
Mint: The Royal Australian Mint

2012 Year of the Farmer $1 Coin

Best Circulating Coin: Australia 2012 year of the farmer $1 circulation coin
Mint: The Royal Australian Mint

2012 Socrates Coin

Most Historically Significant Coin: Greece 2012 Socrates Silver 10 Euro Coin
Mint: The Bank of Greece

2012 London Olympic Games Ten Pounds

Best Contemporary Event Coin: 2012 London Olympic Games Ten Pounds Silver coin
Mint: Royal Mint UK

Glow in the Dark coin

Most Innovative Coin Award: Canada glow-in-the-dark Dino Skeleton nickel-plated steel 25-cent coin
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Helsinki world design capital coin

Best Bi-Metallic Coin: Helsinki-World Design Capital 50 Euro coin
Mint: Mint of Finland

Fauna in Art Middle Ages

Best Gold coin: Italy 20 euro Fauna in Art - Middle Ages gold coin
Mint: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato – IPZS

Alderney Remembrance Day

Most Inspirational Coin: Alderney Remembrance Day 5 pound copper-nickel coin
Mint: Royal Mint UK

The COTY winner, as well as all winners in the 10 categories, will be recognized at a special awards ceremony held on the 8th February 2014, at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany.

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RM1 CR Ali Abul sold for SGD2000

November 16, 2013, 4:19 am

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A RM1 CR Ali Abul Hassan banknote sold for SGD2000 (excluding tax & commision) in Mavin International Auction 35 world banknotes session held at the Concorde Hotel Singapore today (16 November 2013). The most sought after banknote in Malaysia because it is the only prefix for RM1 banknote signed by the late Tan Sri Ali Abul Hassan, Malaysia Bank Negara Governor. The 10th series banknote released in 1999 with a serial no. CR 7235269 and graded by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) Gem UNC65EPQ.

The Auction for SA-RIBU RINGGIT Malaysia and 3rd series Malaysia $1000 banknotes signed by Ismail Md. Ali both note graded PMG XF40 don't have any bid.

Here are some highlights of the auction:

Lot 1173: Malaya 10 Cents 1940 KGVI

Malaya 10 Cents, 15 August 1940, King George VI, (P.2; Tan M1), serial no. B 671440, PMG Gem UNC66EPQ.

Estimate: SGD950 – SGD1,000
Sold: SGD1,700 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1188: Malaya $100 1942 KGVI-consecutive pair

Malaya $100, 1 January 1942, King George VI, (P.15; Tan M15), serial nos. A/6 37275 to 276, consecutive pair of exceptional paper quality notes, PMG AU53EPQ and AU55EPQ respectively. These are the last from a small run of 10 consecutive notes from an estate. We sold the rest, nos. 37271-74 and 37277-80, in earlier auctions. This original pair from the middle of the run are the best in the group.

Estimate: SGD15,000 – SGD16,000
Sold: SGD80,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1205: $50 Malaya British Borneo 21 March 1953 QEII

Malaya & British Borneo $50, 21 March 1953, Queen Elizabeth II, (P.4b; Tan M21), serial no. A/11 454129, PMG Choice AU58.

Estimate: SGD2,300 – SGD2,400
Sold SGD3,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1208: $100 Malaya British Borneo 1953 QEII

Malaya & British Borneo $100, 21 March 1953, Queen Elizabeth II, (P.5a; Tan M22), serial no. A/1 502422, PMG XF40.

Estimate: SGD3,400 – SGD3,600
Sold SGD5,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1213: Malaya & British Borneo $10 1961 buffalo small A specimen

Malaya & British Borneo $10, 1 March 1961, buffalo, small prefix A, specimen, (P.9as; Tan M26), serial no. A/1 000000, perforated "SPECIMEN ONLY" and "SPECIMEN" opvt., PMG Choice UNC64 NET - minor foreign substance.

Estimate: SGD24,000 – SGD25,000
Sold SGD24,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1215: Malaya & British Borneo $10 1961 buffalo large A specimen

Malaya & British Borneo $10, 1 March 1961, buffalo, large prefix A, specimen, (P.9bs; Tan M26a), serial no. A/96 000000, perforated "SPECIMEN OF NO VALUE", PMG AU55 NET - printer's annotations, previously mounted.

Estimate: SGD24,000 – SGD25,000
Sold SGD24,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1225: Malaysia $1 1976-81 printer's proof
printer's proof of the obverse $1, in black and white on thick cardboard, annotations, AU-UNC,
sale estimate: SGD420.
Sold SGD520 (excluding tax & commision).

Lot 1226: Malaysia $1 1967-81 Printers Essay (2)

uniface Printers Essay, no colour, sign. or serial no., PMG Choice UNC63EPQ; $1, (1967-81), (P.UNL1ape, P.unlisted), uniface Printers Essay, no colour, sign. or serial no., PMG AU55EPQ,
Sale estimate: SGD850.
Sold SGD1,700 (excluding tax & commision).

Lot 1269: 1929 $10 Sarawak CV Brooke
Sarawak C.V. Brooke, $10, 1 July 1929, (P.16), serial no. C/1 113792, PMG AU50.
Estimate: SGD3,000 – SGD3,200
Sold: SGD3,000 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1282: $1 Straits Settlements 1906 pink paper

Straits Settlements $1, 1 September 1906, (P.1a; Tan S1b), pink paper, serial no. A/37 17700, good fine.

Estimate: SGD1,300 – SGD1,400
Sold: SGD1,300 (excluding tax & commision)

Lot 1299: $5 Dollar Straits Settlements 1935 KGV consec pair

Straits Settlements $5, 1 January 1935, King George V, (P.17b; Tan S18d), serial nos. B/58 25562 to 563, consecutive pair, original GEF.

Estimate: SGD9,000 – SGD9,500
Sold: SGD17,000 (excluding tax & commision)

You can find the complete result for Mavin Auction 35 world coins and banknotes coins session at their website: Mavin AUCTION 35-Coins, Postcards And Banknotes.

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Kijang Emas Gold Bullion History

November 20, 2013, 6:36 am

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Do you know who minted Malaysia Gold Bullion Coins, Kijang Emas? The Kijang Emas is minted by the Royal Mint of Malaysia and distributed by Malayan Banking Berhad. On 17 July 2001, the gold bullion was launched by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. The date marked the beginning of history for Malaysia as one of the country in the world to issue its own gold bullion coin.

The design of the obverse of the Kijang Emas depicts a barking deer ("kijang") in its natural habitat in the Malaysian jungle.

The reverse side features the hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia.

The Kijang Emas is legal tender as it is issued and guaranteed by Bank Negara Malaysia.

Kijang Emas RM200 1 Troy ounce

Technical Specifications:
Face value: RM200
Gold Purity: 99.99%
Standard weight: 31.105g
Diameter: 37.00 mm

Kijang Emas RM100 1/2 Troy ounces

Technical Specifications:
Face value: RM100
Gold Purity: 99.99%
Standard weight: 15.550g
Diameter: 28.00 mm

Kijang Emas RM50 1/4 Troy ounces

Technical Specifications:
Face value: RM50
Gold Purity: 99.99%
Standard weight: 7.780g
Diameter: 22.00 mm

Malaysia gold bullion coins are not not issued every year like some other Bullion Gold Coins. I don't think they produced a new bullion anymore since the Royal Mint of Malaysia stop operating. For the past few years when the gold price is rising, they're shortage of Kijang Emas because everyone want to invest in gold.

Many newbies in Kijang Emas collecting believe that the gold coin were produced by Maybank. Actually it is a product of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) under The Royal Mint of Malaysia or now known as Kilang Wang BNM at Shah Alam.

Some people said that The Royal Mint of Malaysia has gone bankrupt, that's why they stop producing new Kijang Emas coins. The Kilang Wang Bank Negara is still there but the management has changed hand from The Royal Mint of Malaysia to Bank Negara Malaysia.

The purchase and reselling price of Kijang Emas is determined by the prevailing international gold market price. The daily market price for this bullion can be found at BNM web site.

You cannot buy the gold bullion directly from Bank Negara Malaysia or Kilang Wang Shah Alam.

For information about where you can get Kijang emas bullion, you can read my post; Where to buy Kijang Emas Gold Bullion Coin.

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Information about 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969 coins

November 22, 2013, 8:29 pm

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Many non collectors who came to my blog have a wrong idea and twisted information about 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969. Many of them thought that they can sell their coins for RM10,253 a piece. I already wrote my explanation in Malaysiancoin.com, why that 1969 50 sen Milled Edge can be sold for RM10,253.

Some readers who most probably only read the title of the post and straightway jump to their own conclusion, any 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969 can sell for a higher price like that coin.

Since I share the news about 1969 50 sen Milled Edge Sold for RM10,253, I received almost 30 emails, Facebook private message, phone called and sms daily. Their questions are almost the same:

How much my coin worth?
Where can I sell my coins?
How can I sell my coins?
Can you sell my coins for me?
I want to sell my 50 sen 1969 for RM10K
Informing me that they have 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969 and asking me if I want to buy.

I think many dealers and well known coin collectors also having the same problem as me.

Before we talk any further about these, I want to share with non collectors, Information about 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969.

Mintage:
50 sen 1967=15,000,000
50 sen 1968=12,000,000
50 sen 1969=2,000,000

As you can see, they're millions pieces of 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969, the coins are not that rare compare to 10 sen 1971 with only 32,236 pieces minted by Bank Negara Malaysia. Everyone in Malaysia can get a piece of the 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969 security Edge (50 sen berparit, berlongkang, belah tepi, belah tengah, sisi sekuriti). In laymen term, the coins are not that rare and most people have that coins in their collection.

The coins edge:

Officially, the 50 cent 1967, 1968 & 1969 are released in security edge but they're some coins mistakenly entering the coin circulation with a milled edge. These coins are little bit hard to find and it is almost impossible today to get them from circulation coin that you received from grocery, mamak or nasi lemak makcik.

If your 50 sen 1967, 1968 & 1969 is not with a security Edge (50 sen berparit, berlongkang, belah tepi, belah tengah, sisi sekuriti), that mean it is a Milled edge coin. They're only few pieces of Milled edge coins around and they're also fake Milled edge coins made by using real 50 sen. Most of non collectors will only have the security edge coins.

The coin grade:

Grading is about the condition of the coin itself, one of the key factors in determining its value. Coin grading can be a difficult subject for the non-collector. Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) are some of the terms used by coin collectors to determine the coin grade. A cleaned coins cannot get a Uncirculated (UNC) or Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) grade, a mistake that most non collectors don't understand.

They're also third party grading company that provide grading service to coins with a fee. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) are some of the company that are providing Third Party Grading Service.

If you look at NGC coin database, they're only a few of Malaysia coins get a higher grade MS66 and above. You can look at the database from NGC Malaysia coin census for 50 sen 1969 security edge and 50 sen 1969 Milled edge (no security edge) below.

From a total of 33 pieces of coins graded for 50 sen 1969 security edge, only 1 piece of coin make it to the MS66 grade and not a single coin from 6 pieces graded so far for 50 sen 1969 milled edge (no security edge) get into the MS66 grade. The best grade for the milled edge is only MS65. The coin that make it to the Malaysia coin record for the most expensive Malaysia coins sold in auction so far is only have a grade of Au-55.

Coin Price:

Since most non collectors only have a coins with a Very Fine (VF), I am only sharing a VF coin price. This Market price list is just a guide for you. Not a must follow buy and sell agreement.

Security Edge/Sisi berparit:
50 sen 1967=RM8
50 sen 1968=RM8
50 sen 1969=RM30

Milled Edge:
50 sen 1967=RM1,800
50 sen 1968=RM1,800
50 sen 1969=RM2,800

Where you can sell your coins?
If you want to get the market price for your coins, the best and the only way is by selling them yourself.

You cannot get a market price by selling them to coin shop, coin dealer or even selling them to me. If you want to sell a 50 sen security edge to any coin shop and coin dealer, they most probably don't want to buy because they have plenty of stock available with them.

You will only get around 30% to 70% of the coin value if you want to sell them to coin shops and coin dealers.

I already shared my tips about how to sell your coins in my blog; Panduan mudah menjual duit lama.

How can you get a high price for your coins?

First of all you need to be lucky since it is hard to get a coin that get a high grade like that and you can only hope people will buy your coins with a very high price.

Secondly, your coins must have a very high grade. Third party grading is an advantage, it might cost you more but it will give you benefit later.

Thirdly, If you want to send your coins for auction. You need to make sure that your coins are in the right auction house. Since we are talking about Malaysia coins, you need to find any auction house that are popular among Malaysia coin collector.

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