Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of National Archives of Malaysia on 4 December 2017. The commemorative coins were launched by Datuk Azemi Abdul Aziz, Director General of National Archives of Malaysia today.
At the front of the coin shows the words 60th ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA has depicted clockwise on half the circumference of the coin. The orange and gold coloured anniversary logo at the centre of the coin represents the celebration of the National Archives of Malaysia’s diamond jubilee.
At the back of the coin shows the image at the centre of the coin depicts the logo of the National Archives of Malaysia where pieces of paper are stacked together, representing national documents and records. The star in the middle of the paper signifies the star of the national flag, a symbol of Malaysian unity. The words Arkib Negara Malaysia in both roman and Jawi script encircling the Archive’s logo show their responsibility in safekeeping the national documents and records. Sixty dentils inscribed along the coin represent the Archive’s 60 years of establishment. The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coins is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is depicted at the lower circumference of the coin.
RM10 60th Anniversary of National Archives of Malaysia Silver coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Silver Proof
Metal: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value (RM): 10 RINGGIT
Mintage (piece / set): 500
Diameter (mm): 40.7
Weight (g): 31.1
BNM's Retail Price: RM243.80
RM1 60th Anniversary of National Archives of Malaysia Nordic Gold coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1 RINGGIT
Mintage(pieces / sets): 10,000
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
This set of coins is pretty. Do you own all these coins that you write about?