Today, Bank Negara Malaysia has launched a 75th Anniversary of Taman Negara commemorative coins, Malaysia’s premier national park and is a popular ecotourism destination. The commemorative coins come in three specifications; RM100 99.99 gold, RM10 99.9 fine silver and RM1 Nordic Gold coin. The Central Bank said the commemorative coins launched by by Deputy Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr James Dawos Mamit at Taman Negara Kuala Tahan.
The centre of the coin obverse shows the Pantera Tigris Jacksoni, a species of tiger that can be found only in Taman Negara. Banjaran Tahan and Keruing Neram trees which are located along the Tahan river are depicted in the background. Lavistonia Tahanensis, a type of palm that can be found only in Banjaran Tahan area is featured on the lower right side of the coin. The words “SAMBUTAN 75 TAHUN TAMAN NEGARA” are on the upper circumference and the years 1939 – 2014 denoting 75 years of anniversary are inscribed on the lower circumference of the coin.
Reverse Side of the CoinThe centre of the coin reverse features the map of Semenanjung Malaysia, with thicker border around the three states, i.e. Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu where Taman Negara is located. The shaded area shows the exact location of Taman Negara. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.
Taman Negara is also one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world and known to be the habitat for about 150 species of mammals, 53 species of fish, 479 species of birds and more than 3,000 species of plants.
Specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:
75th Anniversary of Taman Negara RM100 gold commemorative coin (proof)
This proof coin is made of gold with 99.99 purity and weighs 7.96 grams. It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM 1,800 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Gold Proof
Alloy: Gold (Au99.99)
Face Value: RM100
Diameter: 22.0mm
Weight: 7.96g
Shape: Round with milled edge
Mintage Quantity: 500
75th Anniversary of Taman Negara RM10 silver commemorative coin (proof)
This proof coloured coin is made of fine silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM200 a piece. The mintage quantity is 2,000 pieces.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Coloured Silver Proof
Alloy: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value: RM10
Diameter: 40.7mm
Weight: 31.1g
Shape: Round with milled edge
Mintage Quantity: 2,000
75th Anniversary of Taman Negara RM1 Nordic Gold (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10 each. The mintage quantity is 25,000 pieces.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Alloy: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value: RM1
Diameter: 30.0mm
Weight: 8.5g
Shape: Round with milled edge
Mintage Quantity: 25,000
These commemorative coins are also available in a Set of 3 and a Set of 2. The Set of 3 consists of the gold, coloured silver and nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM2,100 per set with 750 sets available. The Set of 2 consists of the coloured silver and nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM250 per set with 750 sets available.
These commemorative coins are issued by Bank Negara Malaysia and will be available for sale a month later from 28 November 2014 onwards at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) and regional offices and branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
