What grade did NGC assign to this coin?

NGC graded this coin PF 68 Ultra Cameo, one of the highest designations in the proof series. This grade reflects virtually flawless surfaces with the deep, dramatic contrast between frosted devices and mirror-like fields that defines Ultra Cameo status.

What is the Protect Our World series?

Protect Our World is a Russian Federation gold proof series issued by the Bank of Russia honoring endangered wildlife. Each coin features a different species; the Amur Tiger issue from 1996 is among the most prized entries, combining conservation significance with exceptional proof artistry.

How is this coin packaged and protected?

The coin is encapsulated in NGC's rigid, tamper-evident plastic slab under certification number 8448179-001. The slab protects the coin's surfaces from handling and environmental exposure while displaying both the obverse and reverse through clear panels.

1996-M Russia 50 Rubles Amur Tiger gold proof coin in NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo slab, obverse showing tiger portrait and Cyrillic Protect Our Wor

1996-M Russia 50 Rubles Amur Tiger Protect Our World Gold NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

1996-M Russia 50 Rubles Amur Tiger Gold Proof NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

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Graded PF 68 Ultra Cameo by NGC — near-perfect proof with deep cameo contrast
Struck in 0.999 fine gold, 0.25 troy oz — Bank of Russia issue
Part of the prestigious Protect Our World wildlife conservation series
Obverse features a striking Amur Tiger portrait with Cyrillic inscription

Specifications

Year: 1996
Mint: Moscow Mint (M)
Country of Origin: Russia
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 0.999
Weight: 0.25 troy oz
Face Value: 50 Rubles
Grade: NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo
Series: Protect Our World
SKU: NGC-8448179-001
Metal type: Gold

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1996-M Russia 50 Rubles Amur Tiger Protect Our World Gold NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

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Reverse displays the Russian double-headed eagle with 50 Rubles denomination

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The 1996-M Russia 50 Rubles Amur Tiger is a gold proof coin issued by the Bank of Russia as part of the celebrated Protect Our World series, dedicated to endangered wildlife conservation. Struck in 0. 999 fine gold at a weight of 0. 25 troy oz, this coin was minted at the Moscow Mint and carries the Cyrillic legend "Сохраним Наш Мир" — meaning "Protect Our World" — surrounding a boldly rendered portrait of the Amur Tiger, one of the rarest big cats on earth. The reverse presents the Bank of Russia's double-headed eagle emblem alongside the 50 Rubles denomination and the Au 999 fineness notation, all executed in the deep-mirror proof finish characteristic of Russian Federation collector issues. This example has been graded PF 68 Ultra Cameo by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, reflecting a coin with virtually flawless surfaces and dramatic frosted-device-on-mirror-field cameo contrast. The Protect Our World series is widely collected for its artistry and its connection to global conservation themes, making the Amur Tiger issue one of the most sought-after entries. The coin is housed in NGC's secure, tamper-evident holder under certification number 8448179-001.

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This coin is struck in 0.999 fine gold and weighs 0.25 troy oz. The fineness is inscribed on the reverse as Au 999, confirming the purity directly on the coin itself alongside the Bank of Russia double-headed eagle emblem.