KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations which are coloured sterling silver and nordic gold brilliant uncirculated (B.U.).
The coloured sterling silver coin is a square coin, Malaysia's first, and made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity, and weighs 43 grams.
It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM440 per piece.
The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.
The nordic gold B.U. 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.
These commemorative coins are also available for sale in a set of two, with each set priced at RM495. The set comprises one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin. A total of 1,000 sets will be available for purchase.
