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25 Sen - Agong XII Proboscis Monkey

Issuer Bank Negara Malaysia
Year 2003
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Obverse description Central field features a stylized circular vignette depicting a tropical tree set within a ringed border, evoking the natural habitat of Malaysia's endangered fauna. The denomination '25 SEN' appears in large numerals to the right of the central device. The arc legend 'SIRI HAIWAN TERANCAM' (Endangered Species Series in Malay) curves along the upper periphery, while 'BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA' is inscribed along the lower rim. The date '2003' appears within the upper portion of the circular vignette.
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Obverse lettering SIRI HAIWAN TERANCAM 2003 25 SEN BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA
Reverse description The reverse presents a finely detailed rendering of a Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) seated amid tropical foliage, its characteristic large pendulous nose rendered with naturalistic precision. The animal is depicted facing left, grasping leafy branches on either side, conveying a sense of its arboreal habitat. The arc legend 'ENDANGERED SPECIES SERIES' curves along the upper periphery in Latin script. Along the lower rim, three lines of text identify the species: 'MONYET BANGKATAN' in Malay, 'PROBOSCIS MONKEY' in English, and the scientific name 'NASALIS LARVATIS' separated by a raised dot.
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