Bank Negara Malaysia announces today the issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Malaysia Volunteers Corps Department (Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia, or RELA)

The commemorative coins will be issued in two denominations:

1. Coloured Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)

The coin weighs 31 grams and is made of sterling silver with 92.5 purity. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM275 per piece. The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces.

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

This coin weighs 8.5 grams and is made of copper and several other metals. It 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 RM330. 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:

Obverse  

The obverse features the text "JUBLI EMAS” and “JABATAN SUKARELAWAN MALAYSIA" on the coin’s top and left circumference, with RELA's iconic digital camouflage pattern in colour featured the left segment. On the right side of the obverse is the silhouette of a RELA member giving a hand salute, symbolising discipline and steadfastness. The silhouette is set against a shield, representing RELA's service in providing protection and security to the public.

Reverse 

The left circumference features the text “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” to depict the issuing authority. Meanwhile, the event logo is depicted on the right (highlighted in colour on the silver coins) against the silhouette of RELA’s original logo from 1972. The text “10 RINGGIT” and “1 RINGGIT” are also depicted on the left, representing the face value of the coins.

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 10 a.m., Friday, 23 December 2022 to 11 p.m., Sunday, 8 January 2023. 

Members of the public are advised to place their orders through the Bank Negara Malaysia 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 Specification 

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

Bank Negara Malaysia
23 December 2022