Commemorative coins the 15th SEA Games

Ahmad Munir

Hai dear,

Commemorative coins the 15th SEA Games was issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in Southeast Asian (South East Asia-SEA) 1989 Southeast Asian Games or the 15th. East Asian Games were held in Kuala Lumpur on 20 August and 31 August 1989. These coins were launched officially on 16 August 1989 with 3 denominations of coins; RM5 Copper Plated Zinc, 15 silver and gold also RM250. Upon the expiry of the biggest sports event in Southeast Asia, the United States came in second out of 10 countries that participate in the sport. In the SEA Games this is what we can see Nurul Huda Abdullah won 8 gold medals in swimming events. An achievement that has not been unmatched by any athlete pool Malaysia. This coin is authorised (legal tender) in Malaysia.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Face value: 5 dollars

Metal: Copper Plated Zinc

Metal composition: 84% Copper, 12% zinc & 4% tin.

Weight: 10.40 grams

Diameter: 26.00 mm

Mintage: 500,000 pieces.

Penempa: Mint Bank Negara Malaysia

Current market price: RM35.

5 dollars the 15th SEA Games-Proof

Mintage (Mintage): 50,000 pieces.

Current market price: RM110 (with box and certificate).