Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing three types of commemorative coins to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The commemorative coins were launched today by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

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 RM1,800 a piece.  The mintage quantity is limited to 250 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 RM150 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 RM10 each.  The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.

These commemorative 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 RM2,000 per set with only 300 sets available. The Set of 2 consists of the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM200 per set with only 300 sets available. Detailed specifications of the coins are as per below:

Note:

1. Set of 2 consists of silver and Nordic gold proof coins, and
2. Set of 3 consists of gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins.

Coin Design

The design description of the 50th Anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) commemorative coins is as follows:

• Obverse Side of the Coin

The circumference of the coin depicts images of the nation's endangered animal species such as the tiger, rhinoceros, tapir, elephant and turtle.  The centre of the coin features the image of the forests which is important for the survival of the wildlife. This also represents WWF's efforts in protecting the environment, the preservation of the endangered wildlife and the conservation of the forest habitat in Malaysia. The words "50th Anniversary" is to commemorate 50 years of WWF's efforts in addressing the environmental issues, while the years "1961-2011" signifies the period the WWF's establishment. 

• Reverse Side of the Coin

The centre of the coin depicts both the registered trademark and logo of the organisation which are "WWF" and the Panda.  The words "Bank Negara Malaysia" which is the issuing authority of the commemorative coin appears on the top circumference of the coin. The denomination of the coin appears on the lower circumference. The image and silhouette of the Azlanii Rafflesia flower which is unique to Malaysia is featured on the left side of the coin.

Sales Outlets

These commemorative coins are minted and distributed by Bank Negara Malaysia and  will be available for sale from 25 November 2011 at Bank Negara Malaysia's headquarters (BNMLINK) and its regional offices and branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.