On January 31, 1989, Bank Negara Malaysia created history by issuing proof coin for the first time at the Shah Alam Kilang Wang with the issuance of Bank Negara Malaysia BNM 30th Anniversary Coin. The coins were issued in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of Bank Negara Malaysia.
This commemorative coin is made by using silver metal with a purity of 925 (92.5%) in the form of proof and non-proof. The Proof Coin comes with Bank Negara Malaysia blue velvet box and a certificate. Non-proof coins are sold in blue thick cards.
The front of this commemorative coin displays the building of Bank Negara Malaysia's headquarters with the Sultan Abdul Samad building with a Malaysian flag flinging as background. The bottom of the coin is the word "ULANG TAHUN KE-30" mean "30th Anniversary" in malay.
The back section shows the value of the coin in the middle with the official logo of Bank Negara Malaysia above the face value. The word "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" is placed around the bottom of the coin while the "1959 - 1989" at the top.
The commemorative coins are minted by Kilang Wang at Shah Alam.
Bank Negara Malaysia 30th Anniversary RM30 coin
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Metal Composition: 92.5 silver proof (Silver 92.5%, Copper 7.5%)
Weight: 22.00 grams
Diameter: 37.79 mm
Mintage: proof-10,000 pieces; non-proof-47,000 pieces.
Mint: Bank Negara Kilang Wang, Shah Alam
Face value: RM30