Sunday, August 14, 2011

9 pieces Malaysia commemorative coins







9 pieces commemorative Malaysia coin:
1-1971 Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj - Bapa Malaysia RM5
2-1976-1980 Rancangan Malaysia ketiga RM1---2pieces
3-1976 Ulang tahun ke 25 Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja-RM1
4-1986 35th Annual Conference PATA-RM1 (Penyu)
5-1401 Maal Hijrah-RM1
6-1957-1977 20 tahun Merdeka - Tuanku Abdul Rahman RM1
7-1959-1969 DYMM SPB Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin RM1
8-1971 RM1 coin

Price: RM140 for 9pieces

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Seterika arang lama tembaga dan penyukat gantang?

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2njuly 2012 Sold to Mr Shah from Brunei 

Seterika arang lama dan penyukat gantang?
Need expert to comments about the "gantang?", I'm not so sure.........
Price:RM300 for both

Gantang

Daripada Wikipedia, ensiklopedia bebas.
Gantang adalah merupakan suatu alat sukatan lama. 1 gantang sukatannya bersamaan lebih kurang 2.8 kg iaitu sama dengan 4 cupak. Gantang lazimnya diperbuat dari kayu sepertimana cupak yang biasanya diperbuat dari tempurung kelapa yang besar. Gantang tidak digunakan lagi sebagai sukatan selepas pertuakran kepada penggunaan sistem metrik di Malaysia dalam tahun 1977 dan kini gantang tinggal sebagai peribahasa dan warisan zaman silam sahaja.

Sejarah

Pada zaman kerajaan lama (sebelum wujudnya sukatan metrik piawai), gantang dijadikan alat penyukat rasmi. Ukuran ini sering digunakan di desa, terutama untuk penduduk yang menanam padi atau gandum.
Gantang adalah satu ukuran untuk isi padu (volume measure atau capacity) bersamaan dengan 1 gelen imperial, hampir sama dengan 4.56 liter sukatan metrik ataupun 1.2 gelen U.S.. Khazanah Malaysia mentakrifkan 1 gantang sebagai 4.546 09 liter dan 1 liter bersamaan dengan 0.219969 gantang rujuk SURAT PEKELILING PERBENDAHARAAN BIL. 13 TAHUN 1977, Khazanah Malaysia

Penggunaan Di Nusantara

Di Sabah dan Sarawak, gantang digunakan juga sebagai unit berat, bersamaan 5 1/3 paun Imperial (kira-kira 2.419 kg) (Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, 1966). Di Brunei, gantang digunakan dengan sukatan berat untuk beras, bersamaan 8 paun avoirdupois, iaitu kira-kira 3.63 kg. Tetapi apabila digunakan untuk mengukur padi, gantang bersama dengan 5 1/3 paun sahaja, bersamaan 2.419 kg.
Gantang di Indonesia adalah unit sukatan untuk beras, dan adalah bersamaan dengan 8.5766 liter. Semasa penjajahan Belanda, gantang dikira untuk ukuran isi padu sebagai 1/14 pikul (kira-kira 8.38048 liter) tetapi apabila digunakan dengan ukuran berat adalah dikira sebagai sukatan bersamaan 6.15 kg.

Duit Syiling Malaysia siri ketiga





I received this set as a gift from my friend. Thks Zaidi from Penang,
Bank Negara will be introducing a new series of coins from early next year, replacing the current series which is 22 years old. Meanwhile, the new series will be sold as commemorative coins from Tuesday, said Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz on Monday.


Duit Syiling Malaysia Siri Ketiga yang mula dikeluarkan pada 26 Julai 2011 sebagai syiling peringatan dan akan mula diedarkan bermula awal tahun 2012.

50 sen
Sulur Kacang

The 'sulur kacang' (pea tendrils) motif featured on the new 50 sen coin is popular among traditional woodcarvers and silversmiths. The motif is drawn from the graceful twists and curls of long bean vines, and can be seen embellishing fine jewellery pieces and boxes, in addition to decorating doorways, window frames and wood paneling in traditional wooden homes. Fine lines in the motif background are part of the security features.

20 sen
Bunga Melur

The 'bunga melur' or jasmine flower is culturally significant among the three major races in Malaysia. Its aromatic scent makes it an important part of traditional ceremonies like weddings and prayers. It is also a popular motif in traditional arts and crafts like embroidery and silverwork. On the new 20 sen coin, the jasmine flower is featured with a 'destar siga' cloth motif in the background.

10 sen
Orang Asli Motif

The 'orang asli' (aboriginal tribes) of Malaysia are talented in weaving indigenous leaves and plants into decorative items such as headbands, sashes and skirts for traditional rituals and ceremonies. Each tribe have their own weave pattern that is often inspired by their belief system and surrounding environment. On the new 10 sen coin, this heritage is represented by the unique weave pattern of the Mah Meri tribe in Peninsular Malaysia.

5 sen
Destar Siga

The 'destar siga' cloth is an indigenous form of fabric weaving that originates from the Kadazan Dusun tribe in Sabah. Used as a headdress during traditional ceremonies, it is woven mainly from yarns of black thread and accented by multi-coloured threads into various geometric patterns and flora and fauna inspired motifs. On the new 5 sen coin, the 'destar siga' pattern is prominently featured, accompanied by the 'sulur kacang' as a background motif.