Sudan – AH1396/1976 – 100 Pounds – Conservation – Scmitar Horned Oryx – Gold – PCGS MS69 – Top Pop

The Sudan 100 Pounds Conservation Coin is a commemorative issue celebrating the beauty and elegance of the Scmitar-horned oryx. This unique coin is a must-have for any coin collector or nature lover. The coin is made of gold with a fineness of 0.900 and weighs 33.43 g (30.09 g fine) with a diameter of 33 mm.

The obverse of the coin shows the magnificent oryx with the horns of Scmitar, with the Arabic script “النصر لنا” (Victory belongs to us) and the words “جمهوريه السودان الديمقراطية” (Democratic Republic of Sudan) above it. The year “1396 ١٩٧٦” (1976) is also included on the front.

The reverse of the coin shows an antelope, with the Arabic inscription “100 جنيه” (100 pounds) engraved underneath. The coin was minted by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Great Britain, and has a mintage of only 872 coins, making it a rare and sought-after object.

The present specimen was certified by PCGS as MS69 . The PCGS census lists 5 specimens in MS69 . This is population 5 , meaning the number of pieces registered by PCGS in precisely this condition. No higher grade is known, thus this coin is considered Top Pop .

This coin is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of history and celebrate the beauty of the Scmitar-horned oryx and the natural wonders of Sudan. With its limited edition, the Sudanese 100-pound gold coin is sure to become a prized item in any coin collection.

Details:

Country: Sudan

Year: 1396 (1976)

Calendar: Islamic (Hijri)

Mint: Royal Mint

Edition: 872

Value: 100 pounds

Material: Gold

Fineness: 0.900

Weight: 33.43 g

Fine weight: 30.09g

Diameter: 33 mm

Certification: PCGS MS69

Population (PCGS MS69): 5

Top Pop (PCGS): yes

PCGS Cert: 51293508

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