The
First Gold Dinars of the State of Kelantan.
Hijra 1437 ( 2006 )
by Saran Singh AMN, AMP (PNM, TNM)
The
State of Kelantan, Malaysia issued its first Gold Dinar coins on 20th
September 2006. These Gold Dinars are not the legal tender currency of
Malaysia. However, they may be used as gifts for birthdays, weddings, exchanged
for goods on the basis of barter trading or just kept as souvenirs. These Gold
Dinars are minted according to the standard of Caliph Umar Al-Khattab.
Kelantan’s
first gold Dinar coins comprise of the ½ Dinar and 1 Dinar and are dated Hijra
1427 (2006). The technical details of these coins are as follows:
½
Dinar H 1427 ( 2006 ).Gold 91.7 % fine (22 Karat), Weight: 2.12 grammes,
Diameter: 20 mm, Edge: Plain. Mintage:
not available.
1
Dinar H 1427 ( 2006 ). Gold 91.7 % fine (22 Karat). Weight: 4.25 grammes,
Diameter: 23 mm. Edge: Plain. Mintage:
not available.
Obverse:
the minaret tower of the Al-Muhammadi mosque in Kota Bahru, State of Kelantan.
This mosque was built in 1867 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad II (1830 –
1886) and is one of the oldest mosques in the State of Kelantan. This mosque
underwent extensive renovation in 1922 when the earlier wooden structure was
changed to concrete It was officially declared open by KDYMM Baginda Sultan
Ismail ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad IV
on 31st July 1931and its name was changed to Masjid Muhammadi..Crest
of the State of Kelantan. Hijra Year 1427 in English.
Reverse:
In Arabic, “ Mas Dinar Kelantan. Hijra Year 1427 ”.
Produced
and Minted by: Mariwasa Kraftangan Sdn Bhd, Kuala Kangsar, State of Perak.
Issued
by: Permodalan Kelantan Berhad, Kota Bahru.
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