G500D Gambia – 1977 – 500 Dalasis – Sitatunga – Conservation Series NGC MS 68

Certification details

Certification number: 5131536-008

Grade: MS 68

NGC collectible ID: 407184

Nominal value: G500D

Mint Mark: GAMBIA

Variety: CONSERVATION ; SITATUNGA

Year: 1977

Gambia 1977 – 500 Dalasis “Sitatunga” – Conservation Series – rare MS version

This impressive 500 Dalasis gold coin was issued in 1977 as part of the Gambian Conservation Series – a prestigious coin series dedicated to the protection of endangered African species.

The coin depicts a sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii), a shy marsh antelope native to the wetlands of West and Central Africa. The reverse features a portrait of President Sir Dawda Jawara.

Minted by the Royal Mint, the coin is made of 900/1000 gold and weighs 33.437 g , corresponding to approximately 30.09 g of fine gold. The example offered here was issued in a rare mint condition (MS) —a special feature, as most pieces in this series were issued as proof. This issue has been certified by the NGC with a very high MS68 grade.

Technical specifications:

Country of issue: Gambia

Year of birth: 1977

Nominal: 500 Dalasis

Material: Gold (.900)

Weight: 33.437 g

Fine gold content: approx. 30.09 g

Minting quality: Brilliant Uncirculated

Motif: Sitatunga antelope

Mint: Royal Mint

Special feature: NGC MS68 certification

This coin is a sought-after collector’s item within the African Conservation Series – especially in this exceptionally well-preserved MS version, which is only offered very rarely.

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