China 2007 500 yuan KM-1713

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Heritage sale 3067, lot 33774
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This specimen was lot 33774 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "China: People's Republic gold Panda 500 Yuan 2007 MS68 NGC. An ever-popular issue with prooflike, fully reflective fields and a visually appealing wide rim around the Temple of Heaven. AGW 0.9990 oz." 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. Prior to 2001, the one ounce panda was denominated 100 yuan.

Recorded mintage: 150,000.

Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine gold, 1.000 troy oz ASW, 32 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1713.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • 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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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