On 20 Nov 2020,Bank Negara Malaysia has issued a commemorative coin in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meetings 2020 in Malaysia (APEC 2020).
The commemorative coins were launched in conjunction with the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on 20 November 2020.
Coin Design
A first for a Malaysian coin to be minted with two contrasting surface techniques using advanced laser technology and digital frosting to create the effect of a rainbow.
Obverse
The centre of the coin features an artistic representation of 21 human figures which symbolize the collaboration of 21 APEC economies in sustaining the growth and development of the region. The words “ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION 2020” are inscribed on the upper circumference of the coin with APEC 2020’s theme “OPTIMISING HUMAN POTENTIAL TOWARDS A FUTURE OF SHARED PROSPERITY” depicted on the lower circumference of the coin.
Reverse
The decorative floral element of songket motif (Bunga Pecah lapan) in the background depicts Malaysia’s rich culture. The face value of the coin is displayed at the center of the coin, while the official logo of APEC 2020 is displayed on the lower part of the coin.
RM10 APEC silver coin
Technical Specifications:
Type: Silver Proof
Metal: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value (RM): 10 RINGGIT
Mintage (piece / set): 1000
Diameter (mm): 40.7
Weight (g): 31.1
BNM's Retail Price: RM253
RM1 APEC 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: RM13.20
Set of 2 in 1:
Contains silver and nordic gold coins (both are proof )
Mintage: 1,000 sets.
BNM's Retail Price: RM308
