Kijang Emas facts for kids
The Malaysian Kijang Emas is Malaysia's official gold coin. It's like a special gold coin made by the Royal Mint of Malaysia. These coins were first made on July 17, 2001. Malaysia was the 12th country in the world to create its own gold coin.
The Kijang Emas coins are made of very pure gold, 99.99% pure! This is also called 24 karat gold. They come in different sizes and values: RM200, RM100, and RM50. RM stands for the Malaysian ringgit, which is Malaysia's money. The coins weigh 1 ounce, half an ounce, and a quarter ounce.
You can buy or sell Kijang Emas coins. Their price changes with the international gold market. This means the price depends on how much gold is worth around the world.
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History of the Kijang Emas
The Malaysian Kijang Emas coins were first made in December 2000. The Royal Mint of Malaysia created them. Malaysia's Prime Minister at that time, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, officially launched the coins on July 17, 2001.
Malaysia became the 12th country to have its own gold coin. This put Malaysia alongside other countries with famous gold coins. Some of these include the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and the American Gold Eagle.
Kijang Emas Coin Sizes
The Kijang Emas coins come in three different sizes. Each size has a different value and weight. All of them are made of 99.99% pure gold.
| Denomination | Weight | Gold Purity | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM200 | 1 oz | 9999 | 37.00 mm |
| RM100 | ½ oz | 9999 | 28.00 mm |
| RM50 | ¼ oz | 9999 | 22.00 mm |
Design of the Kijang Emas
The Kijang Emas coins have special designs on both sides.
Front Side Design
The front side of the coin shows a barking deer. This deer is called a "kijang" in Malaysia. It is shown in a natural Malaysian forest setting. You can also see the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA." This tells you that Malaysia's central bank made the coins. The coin's name, "KIJANG EMAS," is also on this side. It also shows the coin's weight, how pure its gold is, and the year it was made.
Back Side Design
The back side of the coin features the hibiscus flower. This flower is Malaysia's national flower. It also has the words "BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA" written in Jawi script. Jawi is an old writing style for the Malay language, using Arabic letters.
How Kijang Emas Coins are Priced
The price of Kijang Emas coins changes every day. Their buying and selling prices depend on the international gold market. This means the price of gold around the world sets the price for these coins.
For example, on January 18, 2008, a 1 oz coin cost RM3,052. A ½ oz coin was RM1,555, and a ¼ oz coin was RM792. On that day, gold was worth about US$879 per ounce in the world market.
You can buy Kijang Emas coins in Malaysia. They are sold by Maybank, which is a bank in Malaysia.
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