On December 14, 2017, Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative coins in conjunction with the installation of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V as the fifteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His Majesty was elected as the fifteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term, by the Malay Rulers at the 243rd Conference of Rulers (Special Meeting) at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on 14 October 2016. His Majesty subsequently took the oath as the fifteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 13 December 2016 at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. The installation of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V as the fifteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong was held on 24 April 2017.
On the front feature, The portrait of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V is featured at the centre of the coin. The words "KEBAWAH DULI YANG MAHA MULIA SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG XV SULTAN MUHAMMAD V" are inscribed along the circumference of the coin with the date of the installation depicted at the bottom of the portrait of His Majesty.
At the back of the coin shows the centre of the coin depicts the image of the official royal insignia of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V. The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coins is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the words “PERTABALAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG XV” are inscribed at the lower circumference of the coin together with the respective face value of the coin.
The commemorative coins are minted and packed by Bank Negara Malaysia.
RM300 Malaysia Installation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Gold coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Gold Proof
Metal: Gold (Au99.99)
Face Value (RM): 300 RINGGIT
Quantity Forward (pieces / sets): 300
Diameter (mm): 22.0
Weight (g): 7.96
BNM's Retail Price: RM4,000( sold in the auction)
RM150 Malaysia Installation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV silver coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Silver Proof
Metal: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value (RM): 10 RINGGIT
Mintage (piece / set): 500
Diameter (mm): 50.0
Weight (g): 92.0
BNM's Retail Price: RM1060
RM15 Malaysia Installation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV copper coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Copper
Metal: Copper (Ag99.9)
Face Value (RM): 15 RINGGIT
Mintage (piece / set): 500
Diameter (mm): 50.0
Weight (g): 77.76
BNM's Retail Price: RM212.00
RM1 Malaysia Installation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Nordic Gold coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1 RINGGIT
Mintage(pieces / sets): 15,000
Diameter (mm): 30.0
Weight (g): 8.5
BNM's Retail Price: RM10.60
Set of 2 in 1:
Contains silver and copper coins
Mintage: 500 sets.
BNM's Retail Price: RM1272.00
