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1 Ringgit (Kuala Lumpur) – Malaysia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of Kuala Lumpur as a City

Malaysia

Context

Year: 2022

Issuer: Malaysia

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Malaysia

Period:

Federal elective constitutional monarchy

(since 1963)

Currency:

Ringgit

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nordic gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #242

Numista: #346775

Value

Exchange value: 1 MYR = $0.26

Obverse

Description:

The obverse juxtaposes Kuala Lumpur's skyline and modern transit with the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad clock, symbolizing the city's development since gaining city status in 1972.

Inscription:

JUBLI EMAS BANDAR RAYA KUALA LUMPUR

Translation:

Golden Jubilee of the City of Kuala Lumpur

Language: Malay

Reverse

Description:

The top circumference displays "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA," the event logo (colored on silver coins), and images of Istana Budaya and the Perdana Botanical Garden, symbolizing Kuala Lumpur's culture and environmental commitment. The face values "10 RINGGIT" and "1 RINGGIT" appear on the bottom circumference.

Inscription:

BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

1 RINGGIT

Translation:

BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA
1 RINGGIT

Languages: Malay, English