Sudan 1984 100 pounds Fr-10
This specimen was lot 3791 in Sincona sale 43 (Zürich, October 2017), where it sold for 800 CHF (about US$955 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Sudan, Republik, seit 1956 100 Pounds 1984. Jahrzehnt für die Frauen 1976-1985. Selten. Nur 513 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. FDC. (republic of Sudan, since 1956, one hundred pounds of 1985, International Women's Decade, 1976-85. Rare. Only 513 pieces struck. Choice Proof)"
Sudan obtained independence from Great Britain and Egypt in 1956 and began to issue coins soon thereafter. The Christian, black-dominated south has never regarded itself as part of the Arab-dominated north and the resulting conflict has frequently erupted into war.
Recorded mintage: 513.
Specification: 8.10 g, 0.917 fine gold, this specimen 8.10 g.
Catalog reference: KM 93, Fr-10.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 43, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017.
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