The 50-cent coin issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The coins were introduced into circulation on September 4, 1989, with the Malaysian tradition design/theme features.
At the back is a denomination of 50 SEN at the bottom with the national flower, the Flower, at the center of the coin. The words "NATIONAL BANK OF MALAYSIA" are written throughout the upper echelon of the year of the coinage between the denominations.
On the front is a carving of the Wau, the main design.
Wau is a popular leisure game during the windy season especially among the people of the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. It takes skill, agility, and experience to make and fly it. Wau is also sometimes used as a home decorating tool in Malaysia.
Technical Specifications:
Face Value: 50 sen.
Diameter: 27.76 mm.
Weight: 9.33 gm.
Thickness: 2.18 mm.
Composition: Cu:75, Ni:25. (Copper-Nickel)
Edge: Incused lettered.
Mint: Kilang Wang, Shah Alam.
Years & Mintage:
1989 -6,639,057 pcs.
1990 -26,276,464 pcs.
1991 -20,720,531 pcs.
1992 -15,134,992 pcs.
1993 -7,657,991 pcs.
1994 -6,565,914 pcs.
1995 -1,650,423 pcs.
1996 -7,475,790 pcs.
1997 -16,143,327 pcs.
1998 - 401,622,135 pcs.
1999 - 12,085,000 pcs.
2000 - 48,206,000 pcs.
2001 - 67,371,000 pcs.
2002 - 61,928,000 pcs.
2003 - 32,580,000 pcs.
2004 - 37,890,000 pcs.
2005 - 691,680,006 pcs.
2006 - 19,480,000 pcs.
2007 - 69,030,000 pcs.
2008 - 61,380,000 pcs.
2009 - 94,691,783 pcs.
2010until 2011 -No data.
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