Malaysia 2023 100th Anniversary of UPSI Commemorative Coins
On 18 December 2023, Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:
1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
The square coin – Malaysia’s first – is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 43 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM440 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
This coin is made of copper and several other metals and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece. The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces.
These commemorative coins are also available for sale in a Set of 2, with each set priced at RM495. The set comprises one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin. A total of 1,000 sets will be available for purchase.
Coin design
The design of the commemorative coins is as follows:
1.Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof) – Square-shaped
Obverse – The obverse features the majestic Suluh Budiman building at UPSI’s campus in Tanjung Malim cast against a 3D engraving of a tembusu tree, one of several which dot the campus. Both the building and the tree symbolise the historic of UPSI, when it was known as the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC). The text “SAMBUTAN 100 TAHUN UPSI” is shown in the middle of the coin.
Reverse – The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown in the circumference of a stylised motif of the The text “10 RINGGIT” which denotes the face value is shown on the left, while silhouettes of UPSI graduates, fondly known as Anak Kandung Suluh Budiman, is shown on the right. The official logo of UPSI100 in colour is also depicted within the Grand Bell.
2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
Obverse - The text “UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS” is shown on the top circumference, against a background based on the stylised motif of the Grand Bell. The emblems of UPSI and its predecessors – SITC, MPSI and IPSI – are featured in the middle of the coin.
Reverse - The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown on the top circumference, while the text
“1 RINGGIT”, denoting its face value, is depicted on the bottom circumference. The official logo of UPSI100 and an image of an open book are featured, symbolising the abundance of knowledge.
Technical Specifications for 2023 Malaysia 100th Anniversary of UPSI RM1 Coins:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U)
Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1 Ringgit
Quantity (pieces / sets): 5,000
Diameter: 30
Weight: 8.5
Retail sales price: RM16.50
Technical Specifications for 2023 Malaysia 100th Anniversary of UPSI RM10 Coins:
Type: Colored Sterling Silver (proof)
Metal: Silver (Ag 92.5)
Face Value (RM): 10 Ringgit
Quantity (pieces / sets): 1,000
Diameter: 41.65 mm x 41.65 mm (Square)
Weight: 43
Retail sales price: RM440
Technical Specifications for 2023 Malaysia 100th Anniversary of UPSI set of 2 Coins:
Mintage: 1000 sets
it contains the Coloured Sterling Silver (proof) and Nordic Gold (proof)
Retail sales price: RM495