Zambia – 1979 – 250 Kwacha – African Wild Dog – Conservation Series – Gold – Proof – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo – Top Pop

Zambia – 1979 – 250 Kwacha – African Wild Dog – Gold – Proof – PF69 Ultra Cameo – Top Pop – Conservation Series – NGC Cert 6680223-010

This gold coin from Zambia, minted in 1979, is one of the rarest and most collectibly significant issues of the international Conservation Series . The design depicts the African Wild Dog , one of Africa’s most endangered predator species, making this coin exceptional both numismatically and thematically.

The front shows a portrait facing right with the inscription ZAMBIA and the year 1979 . The minimalist design focuses all attention on the three-dimensional portrait, which is particularly clear in proof quality.

The reverse side shows an African wild dog in a calm side view. Below the motif is the denomination 250 KWACHA . The combination of finely matte reliefs and deeply reflective fields creates a pronounced cameo effect, which is characteristic of the conservation proofs of this era.

This specimen has been certified by NGC with PF69 Ultra Cameo . This grade represents the highest known and awarded grade of preservation for this issue. This makes it a top-pop specimen in the NGC census .

Of particular note is the extremely low proof mintage of only 245 pieces , making this coin one of the rarest proof issues in the entire Conservation Series. The coins were minted at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant (United Kingdom) .

The combination of minimal mintage, highest known grading, iconic animal motif and classic 1970s gold striking places this piece in a prominent top position within any thematic or high-quality gold collection.

Technical data

• Country: Zambia

• Year: 1979

• Series: Conservation Series

• Subject: African Wild Dog

• Nominal value: 250 Kwacha

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 0.900

• Weight: 33.63 g

• Net weight: approx. 30.27 g

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Edition of Proof: 245 copies

• Top Pop: Highest grade in the NGC census

• Certification: NGC

• Grading: PF69 Ultra Cameo

• NGC Certificate Number: 6680223-010

• Verification: NGC Cert Lookup

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant (UK)