China 1992 25 yuan KM-393

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Sincona sale 97, lot 1152

This specimen was lot 1152 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$870 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA Volksrepublik. 25 Yuan 1992, Shenyang Mint. Panda. Kleine Jahreszahl. FDC. In Originalverschweissung. (Peoples Republic of China, Shenyang mint, panda series, Small date, Mint State, In original capsule.)" Other 25 yuan for 1992 included KM 453, 461 and 462. China's deluge of NCLT's was well underway in 1992. Many of the early ones sold poorly and are now scarce.

Recorded mintage: 72,537 plus proofs.

Specification: 7.77 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.250 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: PAN 170B. CC 346B. KM 393.

Sources:

  • Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
  • 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]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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