Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing three types of commemorative coins to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The commemorative coins, launched today by H.R.H the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’In Billah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’Ayatuddin Al-Mu’Adzam Shah, who is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, was held at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base in Subang.

The commemorative coins are legal tender and the specifications are as follows:

1. Gold Commemorative Coin (proof)
   This proof coin is made of gold with 999.9 purity and weighs 7.96 grams.  It has a face value of RM100 and will be sold at RM1,248 a piece.  The mintage quantity is limited to 100 pieces.
    
2. Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)
   This proof coin is made of Sterling silver with 92.5 purity and weighs 21.00 grams.  It has a face value of RM10 and will be sold at RM138 a piece.  The mintage quantity is limited to 350 pieces.
    
3. 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 RM8 each.  The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.

All the coins are also available in a set of 3 and a set of 2.  The set of 3 consists of the gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM1,438 per set with only 150 sets available. The set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM188 per set with only 200 sets available.  Detailed specifications of the coins are as per Attachment I.

Coin Design

The design description of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Royal Malaysian Air Force commemorative coins is as follows:

1. The Obverse Side of the Coin
   The obverse of the coin depicts the transformation of the air wing of the RMAF. This is symbolised by the RMAF’s first aircraft, the “Twin Pioneer” and its latest acquisition, the Sukhoi Su-30MKM. The lines adjoining both aircrafts depict RMAF’s evolution over 50 years in the aviation history. The words “Ulang Tahun Ke-50 Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia” and the years “1958” and “2008” appear on the circumference of the coins signifying the achievements of RMAF.
    
2. The Reverse Side of the Coin
   The reverse depicts the RMAF’s insignia in the centre of the coin. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” appear on the upper circumference, and its denomination appears on the lower circumference of the coin. 

Sales Outlets

These commemorative coins are minted and distributed by Bank Negara Malaysia and  will be available for sale from 2 June 2008 at Bank Negara Malaysia’s headquarters (BNMLINK) and its branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

See also: Attachment I