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

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

Rare issue of the WWF Conservation series featuring the Malayan Tapir , minted at the Royal Mint, Llantrisant . This specimen in NGC MS66 shows homogeneous fields and a clean relief and fits ideally into a quality-oriented series 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 detail separations are clearly visible, while at the same time the surface appears very closed. The total mintage of 2,894 BU pieces dated 1976 explains the rarity on the market, while higher grades are additionally scarce.

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