The commemorative items comprise coins and a gold foil. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: In conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam, Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) on Thursday (Jan 22) announced the issuance of limited-edition commemorative products.
The commemorative items comprise coins and a gold foil, and the announcement was made by Executive Director of Currency Management at BDCB Pengiran Maslina Pengiran Mahmud during a press conference.
She said the commemorative series includes gold, silver and cupronickel coins, all of which will be legal tender in Brunei Darussalam. In addition, a commemorative gold foil will be issued, marking BDCB’s inaugural release of such a product.
“All four products feature a warm portrait of His Majesty and Her Majesty, taken during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration organised by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the International Convention Centre in 2017,” Pengiran Maslina said.
In terms of design, she noted that the traditional kain tenunan motif ‘Kain Si Lubang Bangsi’ is featured across all products. The woven textile, recognised for its elegance and cultural significance, symbolises refined local artistry through its repeating motifs, fine embroidery and accents of gold thread.
“This textile motif was exclusively selected as the principal design to commemorate this historic milestone,” she said.
Executive Director of Currency Management at BDCB Pengiran Maslina Pengiran Mahmud during the press conference. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN
She added that the reverse of the commemorative coins incorporates the number ‘60’ in both Roman and Jawi numerals, symbolising the enduring bond, love and harmony shared throughout six decades of the Royal marriage.
Meanwhile, the commemorative gold foil features the personal emblems of His Majesty the Sultan and Her Majesty the Duli Raja Isteri, symbolising the sovereignty and strength of the Royal Institution cherished by the people.
On the composition and pricing, Pengiran Maslina said the commemorative gold coin is made of 999.9 gold, weighs 31.1 grams and is limited to 60 pieces. It carries a face value of BND600 and is sold at a base price of BND6,700, subject to the prevailing gold market price.
The commemorative silver coin, made of 999 silver and weighing 31.1 grams, is limited to 100 pieces, with a face value of BND60 and a selling price of BND560.
The cupronickel coin, weighing 28 grams, is limited to 100 pieces, has a face value of BND6 and is sold at BND360.
The commemorative gold foil is made of 999.9 gold, weighs one gram and is limited to 1,000 pieces. It is offered at a base price of BND450, subject to the prevailing gold market price.
The commemorative products will be available for purchase during the 32nd Consumer Fair and Trade Expo, from Wednesday (Jan 28) to Sunday (Feb 1) at the BDCB booths (P21 to P23) located at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre.
Members of the public may also purchase the commemorative products at the BDCB Gift Shop beginning Feb 2. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
