China 1994 25 yuan KM-626
This specimen was lot 51382 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[1] noted,
"CHINA. Bimetallic 25 Yuan, 1994. Panda Series. NGC PROOF-70 Ultra Cameo. A 1/4 Ounce Gold Core with 1/8 Ounce Silver Ring, this flawless example features brilliant fields and supremely frosted devices. One of just six in the NGC census at this lofty, insurmountable designation."
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 bimetallic type proved unpopular and was abandoned after a few years.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 7.78 g, 0.125 troy oz silver plus 0.250 troy oz gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-B52; KM-626; PAN-222a.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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