China 1982 ounce KMX-MB11

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 23586
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This specimen was lot 23586 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $3,290. The catalog description[1] noted, "China. People's Republic gold Ounce 1982 Panda, MS66 NGC, fully brilliant, scarce and popular first year of issue." This, the first panda, lacked a denomination, so is classed as a medal.

Recorded mintage: 16,000.

Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine gold, .999 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KMX-MB11.

Source:

  • Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Unusual World Coins, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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