China 1991 50 yuan KM-353

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Sincona sale 85, lot 2166

This specimen was lot 2166 in Sincona sale 87 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$370 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"CHINA, 50 Yuan 1991, Shanghai Mint. Panda. 5 Unzen Feinsilber. Polierte Platte, Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat, Proof. In original box with certificate."

The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. Other fifty yuan for 1991 include KM 303 (Olympic Games), KM 349 (gold panda), 357, 362 and 382.

Recorded mintage: 5,000.

Specification: 155.5 g, 0.999 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 353.

Source:

  • Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 87, World Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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