On 3 December 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations in Malaysia.
The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:
- Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
The coin is made of sterling silver with 92.5% purity and weighs 31 grams. Each coin has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM330 per piece.
The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
- Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin
This coin is made of copper and several other metals and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece.
The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces.
These commemorative coins are also available in Sets of 2, comprising one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin. The sets of 2 are sold at RM385 each and 1000 pieces of these sets are issued.
Coin design
The design of the commemorative coins is as follows:
Obverse
The design pays tribute to the enduring friendship, collaboration, and mutual respect between Malaysia and China over the past five decades. The coin design features a Malayan tiger and a giant panda, icons of both countries. They were paired side by side against an infinite loop, symbolising the long-standing and close relationship between the two countries.
Reverse
The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins is shown on the right circumference of the coin, along with the face value of “10 RINGGIT” for sterling silver or “1 RINGGIT” for Nordic gold. Traditional textile motifs of songket and Chinese floral motifs are depicted on the yin-yang symbol, embodying the complementary and friendly relationship between the two countries.
Technical Specifications for 2024 50th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations RM1 Coins:
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U)
Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value (RM): 1 Ringgit
Quantity (pieces/sets): 5,000
Diameter: 30
Weight: 8.5
Retail sales price: RM16.50
Technical Specifications for 2024 50th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations RM10 Coins:
Type: Colored Sterling Silver (proof)
Metal: Silver (Ag 92.5)
Face Value (RM): 10 Ringgit
Quantity (pieces/sets): 1,000
Diameter: 40.7
Weight: 31
Retail sales price: RM330
Technical Specifications for 2024 50th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations set of 2 Coins:
Mintage: 1000 sets
it contains the Coloured Sterling Silver (proof) and Nordic Gold (proof)
Retail sales price: RM385
