50th Anniversary of Yayasan Sabah
Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative coins in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Yayasan Sabah. Yayasan Sabah (the Sabah Foundation) was founded by the late Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun on 10 May 1966. Its main objective is to enhance the socioeconomic standing of all Malaysians in Sabah, especially those in rural areas, through various education and economic development programmes.
The specifications of the commemorative coins are as follows:
- Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
This proof coloured coin is made of fine silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM212 a piece. The mintage quantity is 500 pieces. - Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U) Commemorative Coin
The Nordic Gold (B.U) coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM10.60 each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
These commemorative coins are also available in a set of two, consisting of the coloured silver and Nordic gold proof coins. A total of 2,000 sets are available for sale, each priced at RM265.
Note: All prices stated are subject to GST of 6%.
Detailed specifications of the coins are as per Appendix I below.
Coin Design
The design descriptive of the commemorative coins is as follows:
- Obverse Side of the Coin
The centre of the coin shows the image and surroundings of Menara Tun Mustapha, also known as the Sabah Foundation Tower. The words “Ulang Tahun Ke-50” and the years “1966-2016” denotes the 50th anniversary. The Foundation’s official name “YAYASAN SABAH” is featured on the upper circumference of the coin.
- Reverse Side of the Coin
The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin are featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference. In between, the official logo of Yayasan Sabah is featured on the coin.
Sales Outlets
The coins will be available for sale from 16 May 2016 at Bank Negara Malaysia’s Museum and Art Gallery (MAG), regional offices and branch located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Metal | Alloy | Face Value (RM) | Diametre (mm) | Weight (g) | Mintage Quantity (pcs/set) | Selling Price Inclusive of GST (RM) |
| Single | Coloured Silver | Ag99.9 | 10 | 40.7 | 31.1 | 500 | 212 |
| Single | Nordic Gold | Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1 | 1 | 30.0 | 8.5 | 10,000 | 10.60 |
| Set of 2 | Coloured Silver and Nordic Gold | 10 and 1 | 2,000 | 265 |
Bank Negara Malaysia
9 May 2016
