China 1989 100 yuan KM-236

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Stephen Album sale 47, lot 778

This specimen was lot 778 in Stephen Album sale 47 (Santa Rosa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC): PT 100 yuan, 1989, Chinese Zodiac Series - Year of the Snake, 1 ounce .9995 platinum, with original COA and box of issue, PCGS graded Proof 69 DCAM." This denomination was used for numerous NCLT's in 1989: KM 225, 228, KM 229, 230, 234, KM 235, 236 (shown here), 244, KM 252, 255, 258 and 261. The Chinese zodiac series, struck in silver, gold and platinum, is probably the most popular after the pandas.

Recorded mintage: 1,000 proofs.

Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine platinum, 1.000 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM-236.

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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 47, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2023.

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