Australia 1999-P 100 dollars KM-474

Sincona sale 80, lot 2040

This specimen was lot 2040 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 450 CHF (about US$539 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"AUSTRALIA | misc, Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. 100 Dollars 2001, Perth. Auf die 100-Jahrfeier der Perth Mint. Bimetall: 7.32 g Feingold, 5 g. Silber. Nur 5'625 Exemplare geprägt, Polierte Platte, Im Originaletui. (commonwealth of Australia, Elizabeth II, 1952-2022, one hundred dollars of 2001, Perth mint, on the centennial of the mint. Bimetallic gold and silver. Only 5,625 pieces struck. Choice Proof. In original box.)"

This self-congratulatory NCLT shows an imaginary gold sovereign inserted in a silver ring.

Recorded mintage: 7,500 authorized, 5,625 sold.

Specification: 7.32 g gold and 5 g silver, this specimen 13.08 g.

Catalog reference: KM 474.

Source:

• 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.
• McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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