Oman – 1976 – 75 Omani Rials – Arabian Tahr – WWF Conservation Series – Gold – Proof – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo

Oman – 1976 – 75 Omani Rials – Arabian Tahr – WWF Conservation Series – Gold – Proof – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo – Cert 8583191-004

This Omani 75-rial gold coin is among the most sought-after Middle Eastern gold rarities in modern numismatics, particularly due to its combination of an iconic animal motif, an Arabic legend, and the WWF Conservation Series. Crucially, it is a proof coin with a mintage of only 325 pieces, making it exceptionally rare on the market and highly desirable in certified condition.

The obverse features the Arabian Tahr, a wild goat species native to the Arabian Peninsula and considered a key motif for Oman in many collections. The reverse displays the Omani coat of arms, giving the coin a clear national affiliation and making it an excellent thematic addition to WWF, Oman, and Middle East collections.

The coin offered here is graded PF69 Ultra Cameo by NGC. This gives the coin the typical, strong cameo contrast of high-quality proof coins, i.e., mirrored fields with a satin relief, and also a permanently verifiable classification of its condition via the NGC certification.

Certification
NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
Cert 8583191-004
Verification: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8583191-004/69/

Technical data
Country: Oman
Year: 1976 (AH 1397)
Face value: 75 Omani Rials
Series: WWF Conservation Series – 15th Anniversary of WWF
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 900/1000
Weight: 33,437 g
Net weight: 30.093 g (0.9675 oz)
Diameter: 33 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Mint: Royal Mint – Llantrisant – United Kingdom
Obverse: Omani coat of arms with Arabic legend and date AH 1397
Reverse: Arabic Tahr with Arabic denomination
Edition: 325 copies (proof)