Malaysia 2024 150th Anniversary of Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Commemorative Coins

On 3rd December 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced the issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR)

The commemorative coin is issued in two denominations:

• Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin (proof)

The commemorative coin for JKR features a unique hexagon-shaped coin—Malaysia’s first—akin to the shape of JKR’s logo. The coin is made of sterling silver with 92.5% purity and weighs 29.9 grams. It has a face value of RM10. The coin is packed in a premium wooden box and sold at RM440 per piece.

The mintage quantity is 1,000 pieces for each coin design.

• Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated (B.U.) Commemorative Coin

This coin is made of copper and several other metals and weighs 8.5 grams. The coin has a face value of RM1 and will be sold at RM16.50 per piece.

The mintage quantity is 5,000 pieces for each coin design.

These commemorative coins are also available for sale in Sets of 2, comprising one coloured sterling silver proof coin and one Nordic gold proof coin. The Set of 2 will be sold at RM495

Coin design

The design of the commemorative coins is as follows:

Obverse – The design concept of the coin memorialises JKR’s important role in national infrastructure development over the last 150 years. At the centre of the coin is Menara Kerja Raya, JKR’s primary office complex. The coin background features geometric patterns inspired by design elements from Menara Kerja Raya. The silhouette of a group of construction crew on the left side of the coin is symbolic of JKR’s workforce, the backbone of the implementation of development projects and maintenance of infrastructure assets.

Reverse – The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins is shown on the top of the coin. The logo for JKR’s 150th anniversary is shown on the left side of the coin, while the face value of “10 RINGGIT” is depicted on the right. Repeated silhouettes of the shape of JKR’s logo are used as the background of this coin.

Obverse – Menara Kerja Raya is depicted on the left side of the coin, while a collection of various other government buildings and infrastructures undertaken by JKR over the years are shown on the top right side. The bottom right side features silhouettes of a construction crew at work.

Reverse – The name “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the numismatic coins is shown on the top of the coin. The logo for JKR’s 150th anniversary is shown at the centre of the coin. The coin also features geometric patterns inspired by design elements from Menara Kerja Raya. The face value of the coin – 1 RINGGIT – is shown at the bottom of the coin.

Technical Specifications for 2024 Malaysia 150th Anniversary of Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) RM1 Coins:

Type: Nordic Gold (B.U)

Metal: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1

Face Value (RM): 1 Ringgit

Quantity (pieces/sets): 5,000

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Retail sales price: RM16.50

Technical Specifications for 2024 Malaysia 150th Anniversary of Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) RM10 Coins:

Type: Sterling Silver (proof)

Metal: Silver (Ag 92.5)

Face Value (RM): 10 Ringgit

Quantity (pieces/sets): 1,000

Diameter: 46.2 x 33

Weight: 29.9 g

Retail sales price: RM440

Technical Specifications for 2024 Malaysia 150th Anniversary of Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) set of 2 Coins:

Mintage: 1000 sets

it contains the Sterling Silver (proof) and Nordic Gold (proof)

Retail sales price: RM495