China 1995 5 yuan KM-828

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Stack's Bowers 2023 ANA sale, lot 55068
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This specimen was lot 55068 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $80. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. Silver 5 Yuan, 1995. Chinese Cultural Series I. NGC PROOF-68 Ultra Cameo. Pagoda of Six Harmonies." In 1995, the regime issued many five yuan NCLT's, including KM 714, 715, 729, 731, 735, 736, 737, 739, 774, 778, 779, 781, 794, 823, 825, 826, 827, 828 (shown here), 866, 867, 868, 869 and KM A781. Most were in silver but at least one was bronze and another gold.

Recorded mintage: 20,000 proofs.

Specification: 22.22 g, 0.900 fine silver, 27.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-828.

Source:

  • 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, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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