On 2 July 1977, Bank Negara Malaysia issued a 100-Year Natural Rubber Plantation Commemorative coin in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Natural Rubber Planting in Malaysia in recognition of the important role played by the natural rubber industry in the country's economic development. The Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the Bank Negara Malaysia Money Mills, Shah Alam is issued in the face value of RM1 and the total amount of 500,000 pieces coin is minted.
On the front of the coin display the 100 Years of Natural Rubber Celebration logo in Malaysia; a pair of hands tapping rubber trees with the background of the world's molecular and globe models.
On the backside is displayed with a $ 1 face value surrounded by the word "SERATUS TAHUN GETAH ASLI" mean 100 years of natural rubber in Malay on the coin with "1877-1977" below the denomination value. The word "Malaysia" is written at the bottom of the front of the coin.
Technical Specifications:
Year: 1979
Face Value: $ 1
Composition: Copper-nickel
Weight: 16.80g
Diameter: 33.40 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Mintage: 500,000 pcs
Minted by Bank Negara Malaysia Mint at Shah Alam
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