Saturday, May 28, 2016

100 years Pandu Puteri Coins launched

Today, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah launched 100th Anniversary of Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia (PPPM) Commemorative Coins at the Langkawi International Convention Centre.

Hajah Haminah
Picture by Sinarharian.com.my

The launching ceremony was also attended by Dato Seri Diraja Tunku Soraya Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'Adzam Shah, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and Chief Commissioner PPPM Normala Baharudin.

PPPM is committed to producing women of calibre, through the application of knowledge, skills and values of the Girl Guides in line with its vision of "taking the lead in developing the potential of girls and women for change."

Girl Guide

On the coin obverse the image of a reef knot, known as 'simpul buku sila' represents the long lasting friendship among the Girl Guides locally and internationally, and the event logo of 100th Anniversary of PPPM are depicted in the centre of the coin. The rope that surrounds the centre of the coin symbolises strength and bonding of the organisation. The words "PERSATUAN PANDU PUTERI MALAYSIA" appear on the upper circumference of the coin while the years '1916-2016' are inscribed on the lower circumference.

Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia

On the Reverse 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. In between, the official logo of PPPM is featured on the coin.

The specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:

1. Coloured 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 RM212 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces.

2.Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10.60 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.

3. 2 in 1 set
These commemorative coins are also available in a Set of 2, consisting of the coloured silver and Nordic gold proof coins. A total of 2,000 sets are available for sale, each priced at RM265.

Note: All prices stated are inclusive of 6% GST

The coins will be available for sale from 6 June 2016 at Bank Negara Malaysia's Museum and Art Gallery (MAG), regional offices and branch located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.