Malaysia 1982 25th Merdeka RM500 Gold Proof Commemorative coin
Published on HivePostify by @hooiyewlim · Sat Aug 29 2026
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Face value: 500 Ringgit Alloy: Gold .900 proof Diameter: 26.50mm Weight: 10.26g Thickness: 1.40mm Mintage for Proof: 1,000 pieces
On August 31, 1982, Bank Negara Malaysia issued 3 commemorative coins in conjunction with the 25th Merdeka means 25th Independence anniversary in Malay. The 25th Merdeka coin was minted by the Royal Mint, the United Kingdom in the form of proof coins and also non-proof coin.
3 coin denominations were issued in the form of 500 Ringgit gold coin, 25 Ringgit silver coin and 1 Ringgit Copper-Nickel coin
At the front of all the coin shows the image of the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj chanting Merdeka by raising the keris and towering keris with the background of the moon and stars from the Malaysian flag. The words "TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA" and "MALAYSIA" surround the image.
The rear section displays in the middle is the Coat of Arms of Malaysia with the words "25 YEARS MERDEKA 1957-1982" at the top and the value of the coin at the bottom.
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