TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Composition of Metal: Bi-metal (Bi-metal) Cu75 Ni25
Weight: 8.15g
Diameter: 26.50mm
Mintage: 20,000 pieces.
Mint: Royal Mint of Malaysia
Face value: RM1
Sale Price: RM8
On 14 February 2006, Bank Negara Malaysia has issued three types of "Songket - The Regal Heritage Art" commemorative coin in conjunction with the promotion of Malaysia songket weaving initiated by Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood. It was launched by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Dato 'Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at Sri Pentas Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad (TV3).
Three types of commemorative coins issued by BNM; RM100 gold proof, RM10 silver proof, and Nordic gold RM1. All three of these coins were legal tender in Malaysia and started selling on the same day as the launch.
The back of the coin displays the face value and one of three popular motifs commonly used in Songket. The gold coins illustrate the Kesuk Kesemak motifs, while the silver coin illustrates the Bunga Bintang motif and the twilight coin illustrates the Bunga Ketola motif.
All these commemorative coins have the same front design. This Songket coin has the same front design with a Songket pattern with the words "Songket Great Heritage Art" and "Songket The Regal Heritage".