Bank Negara Malaysia has issued commemorative coins in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of Taman Negara, Malaysia’s premier national park In this picture is the Coloured Silver Commemorative Coin (proof) made of fine silver with 99.9 purity and weighs 31.10 grams. It has a face value of RM10. The mintage quantity is 2,000 pieces. Obverse Side of the Coin The centre of the coin shows the Pantera Tigris Jacksoni, a species of tiger that can be found only in Taman Negara. Banjaran Tahan and Keruing Neram trees which are located along the Tahan river are depicted in the background. Lavistonia Tahanensis, a type of palm that can be found only in Banjaran Tahan area is featured on the lower right side of the coin. The words “SAMBUTAN 75 TAHUN TAMAN NEGARA” are on the upper circumference and the years 1939 – 2014 denoting 75 years of anniversary are inscribed on the lower circumference of the coin. Reverse Side of the Coin The centre of the coin features the map of Semenanjung Malaysia, with thicker border around the three states, i.e. Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu where Taman Negara is located. The shaded area shows the exact location of Taman Negara. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference. ps: the coin surface looks blue-ish here cause the mirror-like finish reflects the color of my shirt :-) #Coin #Coins #Numismatic #Numismatics #ProofCoin #ProofCoins #TamanNegara #MalaysiaCoin #MalaysiaCoins #MalaysiaCurrency #SyilingMalaysia #SyilingPeringatan #CommemorativeCoin #CommemorativeCoins #10Ringgit #DuitMalaysia #Rangkuti #RangkutiCoin