[1] Malaysia is the 12th country in the world to issue its own gold bullion coin.
[2] The Kijang Emas has a gold purity of 999.9 millesimal fineness or 24 karat.
It was launched by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 17 July 2001.
In addition, the text "KIJANG EMAS", the coin's weight, its gold purity, and the year it was minted are displayed.
Meanwhile, the reverse side is adorned with the hibiscus, Malaysia's national flower, and the words BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA in Jawi (Arabic) script.