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Malaysia 2009 International Astronomy Year (IYA2009) Commemorative coin

On April 13, 2009, YB Dato 'Dr. Maximus Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation launched the Commemorative Coins in conjunction with the International Astronomy Year 2009 (IYA2009) at National Planetarium, Kuala Lumpur. The commemorative coins are legally treated and issued in 3 types; RM100 Gold, RM10 Silver, and Nordic Gold RM1.

The front of the Coin displays the Langkawi National Observatory with its main telescope located beside it. The background of this coin displays a group of stars known as the Orion Belt and the Saturn planet. The word "International Year of Astronomy 2009" is displayed on the top of the coin as marking the celebration of global astronomy.

The back of the Coin displays the official logo of IYA2009 and its main theme "The Universe, Yours To Discover". The word Bank Negara Malaysia is displayed at the top of the coin, while the face value of the coin, at the bottom. The commemorative coins are mint and packed by Bank Negara Malaysia and were sold on April 14, 2009, at Bank Negara Malaysia (BNMLINK) headquarters, and its branches are in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching. RM1 2009 International Astronomical Year Nordic Gold Coin

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Metal: Nordic Gold - Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1 Weight: 8.80g Diameter: 30.00mm Mintage: 10,000 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Face value: RM1 Sale Price: RM10 RM10 2009 International Astronomical Year Silver Coin TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Metal: Silver (Ag92.5) Weight: 21.00 grams Diameter: 35.70mm Mintage: 350 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Face value: RM10 Sale Price: RM150 RM100 2009 International Astronomical Year Gold Coin TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Metal: Gold (Au999.9) Weight: 7.96 grams Diameter: 22.00mm Mintage: 100 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Face value: RM100 Sale Price: RM1,200 Set of 2 in 1:

Contains silver and gold nordic coins Mintage: 200 sets. BNM Sale Price: RM200 Set of 3 in 1:

Contains gold, silver and gold nordic coins Mintage: 150 sets. BNM's Wholesale Price: RM1,450