China 1999 25 yuan KM-1219
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This specimen was lot 33506 in Heritage sale 3082 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $1,140. The catalog description[1] noted, "China: People's Republic gold "Large Date" Panda 25 Yuan (1/4 oz) 1999 MS69 NGC. Serif 1 variety." 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. This one features the panda, one of a series first issued in 1983.
Recorded mintage: 18,013.
Specification: 7.78 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.250 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 1219, PAN-318B.
- 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.
- 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.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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