Q1 : What are gold bullion coins? 
A1 : Gold bullion coins are legal tender coins whose market price depends on their gold content rather than on their face value. They are therefore investment coins. Gold bullion coins are traded daily throughout the world and their price depends on the prevailing international gold price.

Q2 : Is the Kijang Emas legal tender? 
A2 : Yes, the Kijang Emas is legal tender as it is issued and guaranteed by Bank Negara Malaysia. Legal tender bullion coins provide value and security.

Q3 : What is the face value of the Kijang Emas? 
A3 : The face value of the 1 ounce Kijang Emas is RM200, while the a half (½) ounce Kijang Emas is RM100 and the a quarter (¼) ounce coin is RM50. But because it is a gold bullion coin, the face value is largely symbolic; its true value depends on its gold content (which is 999.9 to a thousand parts pure gold) and the daily price of gold. The Kijang Emas is purchased or resold based on the current daily international gold price according to its weight (eg. 1 ounce, ½ ounce or ¼ ounce)

Q4 : Why should I buy Kijang Emas? It would be better to put my money in fixed deposits and earn interest. 
A4. : The price of gold depends on the international gold price and is not subject to inflation. This way you can reduce the risk of losing your money, such as in the case of a sudden slide in the stock market or increased inflation rate. Gold can be considered as an option to protect against any eventuality.

Q5. : But I have plenty of gold jewellery, which I can wear or sell in case of emergency too. 
A5. : Gold jewellery of high purity like 22 to 24 carat is also a form of investment. But when you sell gold jewellery, you will lose between 15 to 20 per cent of its value. When you sell Kijang Emas, you will recover the full value of the gold at current market price.

Q6. : Give me a good reason to invest in Kijang Emas. 
A6. : People hold investments with the hope of liquidating them in times of need. However, under most circumstances this may not be possible since most investments would be affected by any economic downturn. In such circumstances, the Kijang Emas would prove to be one investment option since it is immune from national and regional economies. Having gold as part of your investment portfolio offers stability and protection to your total investment portfolio. It gives you the peace of mind because gold is liquid and you can turn to it as an asset of last resort.