China 2001 10 yuan KM-1379

Ponterio sale 177, lot 34534

This specimen was lot 34534 in Ponterio sale 177 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $210. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. 10 Yuan, 2001. Lunar Series, Year of the Snake. PCGS PROOF-69 DEEP CAMEO Secure Holder. Scalloped edge." 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.

Recorded mintage: 66,000 business strikes, 6,900 proofs and 6,800 multicolored.

Specification: 30.84 g, 0.999 fine silver, .990 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-1379.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 177: The August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, World Coins, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2013.

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