China 1995 100 yuan KM-764

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Sincona sale 90, lot 978

This specimen was lot 978 in Sincona sale 90 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 700 CHF (about US$925 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"CHINA Volksrepublik, 100 Yuan 1995, XXVI. Olympische Sommerspiele 1996 in Atlanta. Rythmische Sportgymnastik. Nur 5'500 Exemplare geprägt. NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO. (people's republic of China, one hundred yuan of 1994, Olympic Summer Games of 1996 in Atlanta, sports gymnastics. Only 5'500 pieces minted.)"

This type weighed one third of an ounce.

Recorded mintage: 10,000.

Specification: 10.37 g, 0.999 fine gold, this specimen 11.35 g.

Catalog reference: KM 764. Fr-149.

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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 90, Münzen und Medaillen der Welt, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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