100 Ringgit Thomas/Uber Cup
2000 year| Gold (.9999) | 8 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank Negara Malaysia |
| Period | Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 100 Ringgit 100 MYR = USD 24 |
| Currency | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#342711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The reverse side displays the value of the face against the background of a combination of old and modern architecture. Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Malaya Railway Building represent old architecture while Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower represent modern architecture.
Comment
In conjunction with the Thomas/Uber Cup Badminton Tournament on 11 – 21 May 2000, Bank Negara Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Badminton Association will issue three types of commemorative coins as follows:Gold commemorative coin
This commemorative coin, which has a face value of RM100, is made of gold of 999.9 purity and weighs 8 grams. It will be sold at a price of RM888.00 a piece. This coin is minted in a limited quantity of 8,888 pieces only.
Silver commemorative coin
This commemorative coin, which has a face value of RM10, is made of silver at 99.9 purity and weighs 25 grams. It will be sold at a price of RM120.00 a piece. This coin is minted in a limited quantity of 20,000 pieces only.
Bi-metallic coins
This commemorative coin has two colors. The outer circle is golden yellow made from a mixture of copper, aluminum and nickel metals or better known as 'nordic gold'. The inside is silver colored made from a mixture of copper and nickel metals. This is the first time that Bank Negara Malaysia has issued a dual-colour commemorative coin. This coin, which has a face value of RM1, is minted in a quantity of 2 million pieces and will be sold at a price of RM5.00 apiece.
Pewter Container Design
Both the gold and silver commemorative coins come in circular pewter cases, measuring 70mm and 85mm in diameter respectively, which are decorated with an attractive hollow flower motif engraving. This flower pattern is commonly used as a wood carving motif for doors, windows and windows by the Malay community in the state of Perak.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Ringgit (Thomas/Uber Cup 2000) 2000 coin from Malaysia is that it has a unique design featuring a badminton player in action, commemorating the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton tournaments held in Malaysia in 2000.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Ringgit (Thomas/Uber Cup 2000) 2000 coin.
