China 2012 20 yuan KM-2028

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Stack's Bowers May 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 71711
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This specimen was lot 71711 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2023), where it sold for $144. The catalog description[1] noted, "CHINA. 20 Yuan, 2012. Panda Series. PCGS MS-70. A flawless specimen that is designated as a "First Strike" by PCGS, this example displays rich golden luster and much beauty throughout." This denomination was used also for KM 2042 (2 oz silver, UNESCO). Gold pandas up to 1 oz (500 yuan) were struck in 2012.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.55 g, 0.999 fine gold, 14 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-B18; KM-2028; PAN-555A.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, May 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Featuring the Richard Elliott Collection of Hooknecks, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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