China 1999 100 yuan KM-1221

from the Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, lot 6215

This specimen was lot 6215 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), where it sold for $1,292.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. 100 Yuan, 1999. Panda Series. UNCIRCULATED. Large date, plain 1. Small file mark on edge, stain on reverse." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. The gold panda is one of the most popular.

Recorded mintage: 32,439.

Specification: 31.1 g, 0.999 fine gold, 1.000 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-B4; KM-1221; PAN-316b.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2017 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Richard Stuart Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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