Bank Negara Malaysia today announces the issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 100^th anniversary of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:

1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)

The square coin – Malaysia’s first – is 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.

2. 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 for sale in a Set of 2, 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.

Detailed specifications of these commemorative coins are set out in the Appendix.

Coin design

The design of the commemorative coins is as follows:

1.Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof) – Square-shaped

 

Obverse – The obverse features the majestic Suluh Budiman building at UPSI’s campus in Tanjung Malim cast against a 3D engraving of a tembusu tree, one of several which dot the campus. Both the building and the tree symbolise the historic of UPSI, when it was known as the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC). The text “SAMBUTAN 100 TAHUN UPSI” is shown in the middle of the coin. 

Reverse – The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown in the circumference of a stylised motif of the The text “10 RINGGIT” which denotes the face value is shown on the left, while silhouettes of UPSI graduates, fondly known as Anak Kandung Suluh Budiman, is shown on the right. The official logo of UPSI100 in colour is also depicted within the Grand Bell.

 

2. Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin

 

Obverse - The text “UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS” is shown on the top circumference, against a background based on the stylised motif of the Grand Bell. The emblems of UPSI and its predecessors – SITC, MPSI and IPSI – are featured in the middle of the coin.

Reverse - The text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA”, as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins, is shown on the top circumference, while the text
“1 RINGGIT”, denoting its face value, is depicted on the bottom circumference. The official logo of UPSI100 and an image of an open book are featured, symbolising the abundance of knowledge.

Sale of commemorative coins

To provide a fair opportunity for members of the public to buy these limited-edition coins, there will be a purchase limit of one Set of 2, one coloured sterling silver coin (proof) and up to five Nordic gold (B.U.) coins per person.

Members of the public can place their orders at duit.bnm.gov.my from 11:00 a.m., Monday, 18 December 2023 to 11:00 p.m., Monday, 1 January 2024.

Members of the public are advised to place their orders through Bank Negara Malaysia’s online system and not with or through any other party or unauthorised ordering facility. All orders will be considered, and there will be no preference given to orders based on the order date and time. In the event of oversubscription, balloting will take place.

 

Appendix: Technical Specifications 

Note: Prices stated above are inclusive of 10% Sales and Services Tax (SST).