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  • 10 Sen 2011-2023, KM# 202, Malaysia
  • 10 Sen 2011-2023, KM# 202, Malaysia
Description

The third series of coins was announced on 25 July 2011, first being issued as commemorative coins to mark their release on 16 January 2012. The third series carry a theme named "Distinctively Malaysia" and are inspired from motifs of flora and fauna drawn from various cultures in Malaysia to reflect the diversity and richness of Malaysia's national identity. The denominations issued are 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen.

Obverse

Depicts a weave pattern of the Mah Meri tribe in Peninsular Malaysia. The 'orang asli' (aboriginal tribes) of Malaysia are talented in weaving indigenous leaves and plants into decorative items such as headbands, sashes and skirts for traditional rituals and ceremonies. Each tribe have their own weave pattern that is often inspired by their belief system and surrounding environment.

14 dots symbolising the thirteen states and the collective Federal Territories.

Reverse

Depicts denomination, date and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Central Bank of Malaysia name below.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, known colloquially as Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblackplant, is a species of tropical hibiscus, a flowering plant in the Hibisceae tribe of the family Malvaceae. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, but is not known in the wild, so that its native distribution is uncertain. An origin in some part of tropical Asia is likely. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant in the tropics and subtropics.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia.

2012
10
SEN
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

Edge

10 Sen

KM# 202 Schön# 236
Characteristics
Material Stainless Steel
Weight 2.98 g
Diameter 18.8 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM)

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