China 2002 50 yuan KM-1457

Sincona sale 63, lot 171

This specimen was lot 171 in Sincona sale 63 (Zurich, June 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA | Volksrepublik, 50 Yuan 2002. Panda. Kleines Datum. Selten. Polierte Platte. (peoples republic of China, fifty yuan of 2002, panda. Small date, Rare, Choice Proof.)" The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. The gold panda is one of the most popular. Prior to 2001, the one tenth ounce panda was denominated 10 yuan.

Recorded mintage: 36,092 proofs.

Specification: 3.11 g, 0.999 fine gold, this specimen 3.13 g.

Catalog reference: KM 1457, Fr-B17.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• 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.
• Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2020.

Link to:

• 2002 10 yuan, 1 oz silver panda
• 2002 20 yuan, Longmen caves
• 2002 50 yuan, Longmen caves
• 2002 100 yuan, 1/10 oz platinum panda
• 2002 200 yuan, ½ oz gold panda
• 2002 300 yuan, 1 kg silver panda
• 2002 500 yuan, 1 oz gold panda
• 2005 50 yuan, 1/10 oz gold panda
• Coins and currency dated 2002