Malaysia 1977 9th SEA Games RM200 Gold commemorative coin

Technical Specifications:

Year: 1977

Face Value: 200 ringgit

Composition: .900 gold

Weight: 7.22g

Diameter: 25.24mm

Thickness: 1.33mm

Mintage: 12,000 pcs non-proof; 975pcs proof

The 9th SEA Games commemorative coins were issued by Bank Negara Malaysia in conjunction with the Southeast Asia Games held in Kuala Lumpur from 19 December to 26 December 1977. The sport was participated by 3 new countries; Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines who have just joined the SEAP sports association. This made the entire 7 countries participating in sports events including Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia who have participated in the previous SEA Sports.

The commemorative coins were issued on July 15, 1977, with 3 denominations; $ 200 gold coins, $ 25 silver coins, and $ 1 cupro-nickel. All of these coins were minted in the Franklin Mint, USA.

On the $ 200 coin front shows a man "Bajau" is riding a horse, $ 25 coins have a Southeast Asian map and a $ 1 coin shows traditional games of the moon. There is also the official logo of the sea sports and the words "NINTH SOUTHEAST ASIA GAMES".

On the back of the coin display Jata Negara Malaysia in the middle with the word "KUALA LUMPUR-MALAYSIA 1977" on the top and the denominator on the bottom