China 1984 yuan KM-85

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Sincona sale 66, lot 1107

This specimen was lot 1107 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 230 CHF (about US$303 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"CHINA | Volksrepublik. 1 Yuan 1984. Panda. Polierte Platte. (Peopel's Republic of China, one yuan of 1984, panda. Proof.)"

This type was struck 1983-84 as a precursor to the long running series of panda bullion coins in silver and gold.

Recorded mintage: 30,000 proofs.

Specification: brass.

Catalog reference: KM 85.

Source:

  • Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

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