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This specimen was lot 2118 in Jean Elsen sale 162 (Brussels, June 2025), where it sold for €2,100 (about US$2,911 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Taiwan (Republic of China)|CHINA, Republic (Taiwan)]] (1949-), AV medallic 2000 yuan, year 74 (1985). 120th anniversary Sun Yat-Sen's birth. Encapsulated. Proof." This medallic issue is not mentioned in the SCWC. Numista shows only the accompanying silver piece (N#435723), which was probably intended to be a 1000 yuan.

''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.

''Specification:'' gold, this specimen 30,08 g.

''Catalog reference:'' L&M 1137.

''[[Bibliography|Sources:]]''
* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Unusual World Coins, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
* 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.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 162: Collection Jacques Druart'', Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.

''Link to:''
* [[Taiwan (1966) 2000 yuan|year 55 (1966) 2000 yuan]]
* [[Taiwan (1976) 2000 yuan|year 65 (1976) 2000 yuan, 90th Birthday of Chiang Kai-shek]]
* [[Taiwan (1986) 1/2 yuan|year 75 (1986) half yuan]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1985]]

[[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 162]]

Taiwan (1985) 2000 yuan - Revision history

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