A piece of controversial tapir gold coin has been listed on eBay recently by a Singapore-based seller. The coin is claimed gold plated and suitable for reference and study purpose but the seller doesn't give further details especially about the authenticity of the coin. According to the numismatics record, none of the gold plated version had been issued by Bank Negara Malaysia before, insofar only two gold made versions have been issued which are normal strike type and proof strike type. The existence of gold plated version is just shocking us!
Besides, the coin on sale is coarse in details and doesn't show the features such as genuine coin which is always sharp and fine (as bellow). According to the pictures illustrated in sale listing, the authenticity of said coin is in doubted and potentially deviated from the genuine coin from the eye-judgment of experience numismatic player. You may need to pay more focus and attention if given chance to engage this type of coin.
Regards,
Numis Galleries House
16 March 2017
