Malaysia 1989 15th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) Commemorative coin
The 15th SEA Games commemorative coins were issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in conjunction with the 1989 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) or the 15th Southeast Asian Games. The SEA Games were held in Kuala Lumpur on 20 August to 31 August 1989. The coins were officially launched on 16 August 1989 with 3 denominations of coins; RM5 Copper Plated Zinc, RM15 silver and RM250 gold. This coins are legal tender in Malaysia.
The front of the coin displays sports events contested in the 15th SEA Games; RM5-takraw, Football & Hockey; RM15-Athletic, Badminton & Swimming; RM250-athletic participants won the race and a picture of a flying pigeon on it as well as the 15th Sea Sports logo. On top of the picture the athlete listed the year of the coin production "1989". It reads " SUKAN ASIA TENGGARA KE XV" mean " 15th Southeast Asian Games (SEA)" in malay and also "XV SOUTH EAST ASIA GAMES".
The back of the coin displays the denominational value of the coin with the symbol of Malaysia and also the article "KUALA LUMPUR-MALAYSIA".
15th SEA Games 5 ringgit commemorative Copper Plated Zinc coins
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Face value: 5 ringgit
Metal: Copper Plated Zinc
Composition of metal: 84% Copper, 12% zinc & 4% tin.
Weight: 10.40 grams
Diameter: 26.00mm
Mintage: 500,000 pieces non-proof; 50,000 pieces proof.
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia
15th SEA Games 15 Ringgit commemorative silver coins
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Face value: 15 ringgit
Metal: .925 Silver
Composition of metal: 92.5% silver & 7.5% copper
Weight: 16.80 grams
Diameter: 32.00mm
Mintage: 50,000 pieces are non-proof; 20,000 pieces are proof.
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia
15th SEA Games 250 Ringgit commemorative gold coins
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Face value: 250 ringgit
Metals: .900 gold proof
Composition of metal: 90% Gold, 6% silver & 4% copper.
Weight: 8.60 grams
Diameter: 22.00mm
Mintage: 2,500 pieces.
Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia
Set of 2 in 1:
Contains RM15 silver coins and RM5 Copper plated zinc proof.
Mintage: 20,000 sets.
Set of 3 in 1:
Contains gold, silver and Copper plated zinc coins
Mintage: 2,500 sets.
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I find it interesting that a commemorative coin is a legal tender. They are very beautiful and the bronze silver gold theme to represent the games is a solid idea. Thanks for the share!