500 Ringgit - Agong VI (Conservation) 1976 front 500 Ringgit - Agong VI (Conservation) 1976 back
500 Ringgit - Agong VI (Conservation) 1976 photo

500 Ringgit - Agong VI Conservation

1976 year
Gold (.900) 33.437 g 34.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Malaysia
Period
Federal elective constitutional monarchy (1963-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
500 Ringgit 500 MYR = USD 118
Currency
Ringgit (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
33.437 g
Diameter
34.0 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#27376
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Malayan Tapir

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIPAN
500 RINGGIT

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Of the uncirculated coins, 2,600 were minted in 1975 and 262 were minted in 1976.
Of the proof coins, 420 were minted in 1975 and 102 were minted in 1976.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Ringgit - Agong VI (Conservation) 1976 coin from Malaysia is that it was minted to commemorate the conservation efforts of the sixth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah, who reigned from 1974 to 1979. The coin's design features an image of the Agong VI on the obverse, and a depiction of a proboscis monkey, a species native to Malaysia, on the reverse. The proboscis monkey is an endangered species, and the coin's design serves as a symbol of the Agong's commitment to conservation and the preservation of Malaysia's natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  508 - - - - - -

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