50 Ringgit Kijang Emas; 1/4 oz Gold
2000 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.780 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 50 Ringgit 50 MYR = USD 12 |
| Currency | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.780 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#217802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The reverse side features the hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
RINGGIT
Translation: 50 Ringgit
Comment
The Kijang Emas is minted by the Royal Mint of Malaysia and distributed by Malayan Banking Berhad. On 17 July 2001, the gold bullion was launched by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. The date marked the beginning of history for Malaysia as one of the country in the world to issue its own gold bullion coin.However the Kijang Emas was minted for only 3 years until 2003 and have stopped, and this makes it very rare and sought after for bullion gold coin collectors.
https://lunaticg.blogspot.com/2013/11/kijang-emas-gold-bullion-history.html
http://straitssettlementshop.blogspot.com/2013/08/malaysia-kijang-emas-gold-coin.html
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Ringgit (Kijang Emas; 1/4 oz Gold) 2000 coin from Malaysia is that it has a unique design featuring a Malayan tiger, also known as a "kijang emas," on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms of Malaysia. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and gold coin enthusiasts.
