Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 29th Southeast Asian Games and 9th Asean Para Games on 16 August 2017. The commemorative coins were launched by YB Datuk M. Saravanan, Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports.
At the front of the coin shows the official mascot of the Games named RIMAU is inspired by the graceful and powerful Malayan Tiger. RIMAU stands for Respect, Integrity, Move, Attitude, and Unity. The words “BANGKIT BERSAMA” is the theme of the Games which signifies the coming of age for Southeast Asia as a community. The words “SUKAN SEA KE-29” and “SUKAN PARA ASEAN KE-9” is depicted on the upper and lower circumference of the coin.
At the back of the coin shows 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. The center of the coin features the official logo of the Games which is the Wau Bulan, while the combination of stripes and shards of color is collated from the flags of all Southeast Asian countries.
RM10 29th Southeast Asian Games Silver coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Silver Proof
Metal: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value (RM): 10 RINGGIT
Mintage (piece / set): 700
Diameter (mm): 40.7
Weight (g): 31.1
BNM's Retail Price: RM243.80
RM1 29th Southeast Asian Games Nordic Gold coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1 RINGGIT
Mintage(pieces / sets): 13,000
Diameter (mm): 30.0
Weight (g): 8.5
BNM's Retail Price: RM10.60
Set of 2 in 1:
Contains silver and nordic gold coins
Mintage: 1,300 sets.
BNM's Retail Price: RM296.80
