According to a news report by Utusan, a total of 3,999 limited edition gold coins offered for sale in celebration of 40 years of the reign of Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah.
The production of the gold coins is a collaboration between the Pahang state government and Triplenine Goldworld Gallery Sdn. Bhd (Triplenine).
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Triplenine Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Rozaini Donna said, gold coins will be distributed exclusively as a collection of mementos at a price of RM6,999 per piece.
He said that so far, the response has been very encouraging for the collection.
"It is expected to attract crowds, particularly among collectors special issue," he told Utusan Malaysia.
Launch of Commemorative Coin and Stamp Commemorative Celebration Generosity conjunction with Rule 40 of the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah will take place in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow night.
Rozaini said, the coin contains 999.9 pure gold weighing 31.33 grams per piece.
He added that the circumference of the coin is 32 millimeters (mm), while the thickness of 3mm.
The gold coin authentication was made by assayer of KL Assay Office (M) Sdn. Bhd, Anuar Abdul Shukor.
"We hope that people will take the opportunity of the celebration of 40 years of the reign of Sultan Ahmad Shah to get these gold coins, which have limited circulation of 3,999 pieces," he said.
More information about the collection of gold coins that can be obtained from the Commissioner Leen Mustafa at 012-9996006, 017-9996006 and e-mail: leentriplenine(at)gmail.com.
In my opinion, this is a medal not a coin, just want to alert all Medal collectors about this news.
Source: Utusan Malaysia.
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