China 2003 300 yuan KM-1479

from the Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, lot 2312

This specimen was lot 2312 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), where it sold for $2,820. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. 300 Yuan, 2003. Lunar Series, Year of the Goat. NGC PROOF-69 ULTRA CAMEO. Reported mintage of only 3,800 pieces. A nearly perfect example of this massive issue." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. Coins featuring the animals of the Chinese zodiac have long been popular.

Recorded mintage: 3,800.

Specification: 1000 g, 0.999 fine silver, 32.11 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-1479.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[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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