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In the title complex, [Zn(C2N3)(C18H18N4)]ClO4, the ZnII ion has a slightly distorted trigonal–bipyramidal ZnN5 coordination geometry. The crystal structure is stabilized by weak intermolecular C—H...O and C—H...N hydrogen bonds. In addition, there are relatively close contacts between the O atoms of the perchlorate anion and symmetry-related pyridine rings [O...Cg = 3.179 (3) and 3.236 (3) Å, where Cg is the centroid of a pyridine ring], and between the terminal N atom of the dicyanamide ligand and pyridine rings [N...Cg = 3.381 (4)–3.761 (3) Å]. The central N atom of the dicyanamide ligand is disordered over two sites in an approximately 0.6:0.4 ratio.