China 1993 5 yuan KM-473

Sincona sale 80, lot 2174

This specimen was lot 2174 in Sincona sale 80 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$192 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA | Volksrepublik, 5 Yuan 1993. Panda. Small date. NGC MS69." 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. Small and large date varieties exist.

Recorded mintage: 158,364 plus proofs.

Specification: 1.56 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.050 troy oz AGW. This specimen is 1.56 g.

Catalog reference: KM 473, Fr-B8.

Source:

• Anthony, Peter, Gold & Silver Panda Coin Buyers Guide, 3rd Ed., Los Angeles, 2017.
• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jurg, 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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