Australia 2012 3000 dollars KM-1677

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Sincona sale 77, lot 3506

This specimen was lot 3506 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"AUSTRALIEN. Elisabeth II. seit 1952. 3000 Dollars 2012. Year of the Dragon. Feingewicht: 1000 Gramm. Polierte Platte. (commonwealth of Australia, Elizabeth II, since 1952, three thousand dollars of 2012, Year of the Dragon. Choice Proof.)"

Another $3000 "coin" exists for 2012--KM 1687, featuring the red kangaroo.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1000 g, 0.999 fine gold, 100 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1488.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
  • Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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