Do you know what is the first proof coin mint by our Malaysia Mint? Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) had released a RM30 Sterling Silver on 26 January 1989 to commemorate BNM 30 years anniversary. The comemorative proof coin produced locally at Malaysia Mint (Kilang Wang BNM) in Shah Alam, making it the First Proof Coin Mint in Malaysia. The coins issued in Proof and non-proof coin. Before this coin has been minted, Malaysia proof coin were minted in UK, Singapore, USA, German and Australia. Only 10,000 pieces of these coins has been produced by Kilang Wang BNM.
The obverse side indicate the denomination, the bank logo and the year 1959-1989 at the top. The words "Bank Negara Malaysia" are along the circumference at the bottom of the coin.The reverse side feature the old and the present Bank Negara Malaysia head office buildings, side by side, the national flag in the background at the top and inscribed at the bottom the theme "Ulang Tahun Ke-30".
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: RM30
Composition: 92.5% Silver 7.5% Copper
Diameter: 37.79mm
Weight: 22gm
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: Kilang Wang BNM
Box: Yes
Certificate: Yes
