Gabon 1969 20000 francs
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This specimen was lot 30577 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), which sold for $5,520. The catalog description[1] noted, "Gabon: Republic 2-Piece Uncertified gold Commemorative Proof Set 1969, 1) "First Moon Landing" 10000 Francs; 2) "Apollo XI Launching Pad" 20000 Francs; KM-Unl. (as 2-piece set). Mintage: 4,000. The coins are sold with the original case of issue and COA #209. Total AGW approx. 3.04 oz." Other NCLT's for 1969 include a 1000 francs (KM 6), 3000 francs (KM 7), 5000 francs (KM 8) and 10,000 francs (KM 9).
Recorded mintage: 4,000.
Specification: 70 g, 0.900 fine gold, 2.012 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 10.
- 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [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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