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Thursday, 23rd June 2005 (4519 views)

Three commemorative coins have been issued by the Bank Negara Malaysia to mark the annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).<br/><br/>Two of the coins are made from gold and one is made from silver.<br/><br/>According to Bernama, the first coin weighs 15.55 grams, made from gold of 999.9 purity.<br/><br/>The gold coin is limited to 500 pieces and will be sold at RM1,100 a piece.<br/><br/>In addition, there is also a Nordic gold coin, which is available in two versions, with 20,000 pieces created.<br/><br/>The IDB coins will be available from June 24th, from the Bank Negara Malaysia Money Museum in the bank's head office and Bank Negara Malaysia branches in various locations.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=16002145"/>

 

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