Russia 1994 10 rubles KM-Y432

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Heritage sale 3067, part of lot 32290
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This specimen was part of lot 32290 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russian Federation 3-Piece Certified palladium Ballet Proof Set 1994-(L) NGC, 1) 5 Roubles - PR69 Ultra Cameo, KM-Y431; 2) 10 Roubles - PR70 Ultra Cameo, KM-Y432; 3) 25 Roubles - PR69 Ultra Cameo, KM-Y433. St. Petersburg mint. Stunning flawless cameo Proofs. APDW 1.75 oz." This palladium proof set was released in conjunction with a ballet-themed gold proof set. In the ensuing years, the price of palladium has risen to where it is now higher than gold.

Recorded mintage: 3,000 plus 1,500 proofs.

Specification: 15.55 g, 0.999 fine palladium, 0.500 troy oz APdW.

Catalog reference: KM Y432.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [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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