Description
Malaysia 5 Ringgit Coin — 1971
Issued to Commemorate:
The rise of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al‑Haj, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister and founding father, is featured prominently on this coin
Specifications:
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Year: 1971
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Denomination: 5 Ringgit
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Mintage: ~2,000,000 standard strikes; ~500 proof strikes (Perth Mint at Australia)
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Composition: Copper‑Nickel
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Diameter: ~38 mm
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Weight: ~29 grams
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Edge: Reeded
Design:
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Obverse: Bust of Tunku Abdul Rahman with full legend.
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Reverse: Iconic Malaysian government building in Kuala Lumpur with a stylized sun—the denomination NEW MYR 5 prominently below.
