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1 Ringgit – Malaysia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: In conjunction with the Thomas/Uber Cup Badminton Tournament

Malaysia

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: Malaysia

Period:

Federal elective constitutional monarchy

(since 1963)

Currency:

Ringgit

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 2,000,000

Material

Diameter: 26.5 mm

Weight: 8.15 g

Thickness: 2.33 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-nickel center, Nordic gold ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #65

Numista: #12750

Value

Exchange value: 1 MYR = $0.26

Obverse

Description:

Obverse features the Thomas Cup with a badminton background, inscribed "KUALA LUMPUR 2000" at the top and "PIALA THOMAS.UBER" at the bottom.

Inscription:

KUALA LUMPUR 2000

PIALA THOMAS · UBER

Translation:

KUALA LUMPUR 2000

THOMAS CUP · UBER CUP

Script: Latin

Languages: Malay, English

Reverse

Description:

The reverse features the face value set against a blend of historic and modern architecture, including the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Malaya Railway Building, Petronas Twin Towers, and Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Inscription:

RINGGIT

1

BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

Translation:

RINGGIT

1

BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

Script: Latin

Languages: Malay, English

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	2,000,000

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