China 1993 5 yuan KM-567

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Goldberg sale 90, lot 3899
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This specimen was lot 3899 in Goldberg sale 90 (Los Angeles, January 2016), where it sold for $305.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "China. 5 Yuan, 1993. Archeological Finds. Ox lantern. Gem Brilliant Proof." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. A complete set is thousands of types yet buyers clamor for more.

Recorded mintage: 2,000.

Specification: 15 g, 0.900 fine silver, .432 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-567 (formerly KM Y768).

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 90: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2016.

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