Today, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is launching Malaysia 50 years WWF Coins. The new coins were launched by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. BNM produce three types of commemorative coins to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The coins are legal tender in Malaysia.
Photo by Utusan: New WWF 50 years anniversary coins.
On the coin obverse, the circumference of the coin depicts images of the nation's endangered animal species such as the tiger, rhinoceros, tapir, elephant and turtle. The centre of the coin features the image of the forests which is important for the survival of the wildlife. This also represents WWF's efforts in protecting the environment, the preservation of the endangered wildlife and the conservation of the forest habitat in Malaysia. The words "50th Anniversary" is to commemorate 50 years of WWF's efforts in addressing the environmental issues, while the years "1961-2011" signifies the period the WWF's establishment.
On the coin reverse, the centre of the coin depicts both the registered trademark and logo of the organisation which are "WWF" and the Panda. The words "Bank Negara Malaysia" which is the issuing authority of the commemorative coin appears on the top circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears on the lower circumference. The image and silhouette of the Azlanii Rafflesia flower which is unique to Malaysia is featured on the left side of the coin.
Technical Specifications:
Type: Gold Proof
Alloy: Gold (Au999.9)
Face Value (RM): 100
Selling Price (RM): 1,800
Mintage Quantity (piece/set): 250
Diameter(mm): 22.00
Weight(gram): 7.96
Shape: Round with milled edge
Type: Silver Proof
Alloy: Silver (Ag92.5)
Face Value (RM): 10
Selling Price (RM): 150
Mintage Quantity (piece/set): 350
Diameter(mm): 35.70
Weight(gram): 21.00
Shape: Round with milled edge
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Alloy: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1
Selling Price (RM): 10
Mintage Quantity (piece/set): 10,000
Diameter(mm): 30.00
Weight(gram): 8.80
Shape: Round with milled edge
These commemorative coins are also available in a set of 3 and a set of 2. The Set of 3 consists of the gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM2,000 per set with only 300 sets available. The Set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM200 per set with only 300 sets available.
These commemorative coins are minted and distributed by Bank Negara Malaysia and will be available for sale from 25 November 2011 at Bank Negara Malaysia's headquarters (BNMLINK) and its regional offices and branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
