China 2012 3 yuan

Sincona sale 63, lot 2624

This specimen was lot 2624 in Sincona sale 63 (Zurich, June 2020), where it sold for 16 CHF (about US$20 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"EDELMETALL-AUKTION | CHINA | Volksrepublik, 3 Yuan 2012. The commemorative silver coin for the 30th anniversary of the issuance of the Chinese panda gold coin. 1/4 OZ. Feingewicht total: 7.77 Gramm. Fast FDC. In Originalschachtel mit Zertifikat. (peoples republic of CHina, three yuan of 2012, on the 30th anniversary of the panda coin. About uncirculated, In original box with certificate.)"

Recorded mintage: 300,000 proofs.

Specification: 7.78 g, .999 fine silver, .250 troy oz, 25 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 2058.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• 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:

• 2012 10 yuan, Beijing Stamp and Coin Expo
• 2012 10 yuan, Liaoning, China's First Aircraft Carrier
• 2012 20 yuan, panda, 1/20 oz gold
• 2012 50 yuan, panda, 1/10 oz gold
• 2012 200 yuan, panda, ½ oz gold
• 2012 500 yuan, panda, 1 oz gold
• Coins and currency dated 2012