Malaysia – 1976 – 500 Ringgit – Malayan Tapir – Gold – NGC MS66 – COA-003

Malaysia – 1976 – 500 Ringgit – Malayan Tapir – Gold – NGC MS66 – Certificate 8582265-003

A rare WWF Conservation series coin featuring the Malayan Tapir , minted at the Royal Mint, Llantrisant . This example in NGC MS66 displays homogeneous fields and clean relief, making it an ideal addition to a quality-oriented collection of Asian gold issues.

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 8582265-003

Description for collectors
The Tapir type combines a striking animal depiction with clear heraldry. In MS66, the detailed separations are clearly visible, while the surface appears very smooth. The total mintage of 2,894 BU pieces dated 1976 explains its rarity on the market, while higher grades are even scarcer.

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 print run BU: 2,894

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant

• Certification: NGC MS66