Malaysia 3rd Series Coin - 2012

I believe most of us already know about the new Malaysia coins which will start to come out early next year..

It is intended to replace the coins that have been used for almost 20 years.. The new coins are smaller, lightweight and user-friendly, it also has a safety features and comes in a 50cent, 20cent, 10cent and 5cent..

Here are some interesting facts and information about the new coins..

Technical Specifications Malaysia's New Coin

Technical Specification Malaysia's New Coin 2012

Characteristic of Malaysia New Coin

• The front of each denomination display different patterns, 14 points to represent the 13 states and Federal Territory (except 50 cents coin), also five horizontal lines to illustrate the principles
• The back of the coin will show the motive of Hibiscus or Rosa-sinensis, which is the national flower of Malaysia, the produce year, the face value and the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA".

Source: National Bank of Malaysia


Series of unique themed coins of Malaysia presents the motives of traditional art and the beauty of flora and fauna of the country. The coin also highlight the national identity of Malaysia's rich and beautiful..

Here are some explanations about the coins..

50 Cent - 2012

50 Cent - Runner beans

Runner beans motive on a 50 cents coin is well know for frequently used by sculptors in their art of wood and silver carving. Tenderness circle and overhang nuts tree reflected in carvings on the jewelry, boxes, and also in parts of traditional wooden houses, such as door, window frames and wooden wall panels. Fine lines in the motive background is part of the security features.

20 Cent - 2012

20 Cents - Jasmine

Jasmine have a special place in the culture of three major races in Malaysia. This floral fragrance makes it an important element in the traditional ceremony such as weddings and religious ceremonies. Jasmin motive is often found in art and traditional handicrafts such as embroidery and silver engraving.

10 Cent - 2012

10 Cents - Orang Asli

Orang Asli in Malaysia is well known to the art of weaving skills of the leaves and the local plant to make jewelry such as headgear, scarf and skirt which normally worn in their traditional ceremonies and events. Each race has its own weaving patterns, usually inspired by their belief systems and environment. The new 10 cent coin perpetuate this heritage in a unique woven pattern of the Mah Meri tribe in Peninsular Malaysia.

5 Cent - 2012

5 Cents - Siga headband

Siga cloth headband is a natural fabrics woven  by Kadazan Dusun tribes in Sabah. It is usually used as a headdress in the tradition. This woven cloth headdress, especially with black thread and yarn graced with a variety of colors and geometric pattern inspired by the motive of flora and fauna. With a backdrop of spiraling motive of nuts, Siga headband is a main pattern on the new 5 cent coin.