Malaysia – 1976 – 500 Ringgit – Malayan Tapir – Gold – NGC MS66 – COA-002

Malaysia – 1976 – 500 Ringgit – Malayan Tapir – Gold – NGC MS66 – Certificate 8582264-002

From the WWF Conservation series : the 500 Ringgit gold edition featuring the Malayan tapir . The specimen in NGC MS66 shows calm fields and precise contours and complements a thematic series of Asian or animal motifs very harmoniously.

Highlights

• Malaysia 1976 500 Ringgit Malayan Tapir

• NGC MS66 in certified holder

• Gold .900 , 33.437 g , fine gold 30.09 g ( 0.9675 oz AGW )

• Royal Mint, Llantrisant

• Total print run BU (date 1976): 2,894 copies
  – minted in 1975: 2,632 , in 1976: 262

• This specimen: NGC 8582264-002

Description for collectors
The combination of clear animal depictions and national heraldry shapes the impact of this edition. MS66 delivers a very solid surface quality that is convincing in direct comparison within the Conservation series. The total print run of 2,894 BU dated 1976 explains the limited market, while top grades are naturally rare.

Technical data

• Country: Malaysia

• Year: 1976

• Nominal: 500 Ringgit

• Material: .900 gold

• Weight: 33,437 g

• Fine gold: 30.09 g ( 0.9675 oz AGW )

• Diameter: approx. 34 mm

• Edge: ribbed

• Minting quality: Brilliant Uncirculated

• Total circulation BU (date 1976): 2,894

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant

• Certification: NGC MS66