China 1981 200 yuan KM-46
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This specimen was lot 20352 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $4,259.38. The catalog description[2] noted, "People's Republic gold 200 Yuan 1981 Bronze Age Leopard, PF68 NGC, a superb example with a lovely cameo effect." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. A complete set is thousands of types yet buyers clamor for more. This specimen realized over double the already substantial catalog value.
Recorded mintage: 1,000.
Specification: 8.47 g, .917 fine gold, .250 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 46.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [2]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
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