China 1995 25 yuan KM-797
This specimen was lot 51416 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Bimetallic 25 Yuan, 1995. Unicorn Series. NGC PROOF-69 Ultra Cameo. A 1/4 Ounce Gold Core with 1/8 Ounce Silver Ring. Sharply struck with brilliant fields and frosted cameo devices. The outer ring displays lovely delicate rose hued tone adding a bit of character to this charming piece displaying the mythical unicorn, otherwise free of haze or fog." This NCLT is the second in another long-running series of commemoratives in addition to the panda and Chinese zodiac programs already in progress. Bimetallics were abandoned soon after this issue.
Recorded mintage: 2,000.
Specification: 7.78 g, gold/silver, 0.250 troy oz AGW plus 0.125 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Fr-B107; KM-797; NPB-22a.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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