China: People's Republic gold Proof "Year of the Dragon" 500 Yuan (5 oz) 1988 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC,...

Description

Serial #1 "Year of the Dragon" 500 Yuan

People's Republic gold Proof "Year of the Dragon" 500 Yuan (5 oz) 1988 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM199, CC-164. Mintage: 3,000. Lunar series. An ever-collectible type, especially at the larger format gold strikings. Wholly reflective and warranting NGC's "Ultra Cameo" assertion, the piece at hand will impress upon illumination. Of particular note is this piece's status as the first struck of the type. Accompanied by COA #000001.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 60mm
Weight: 155.515g
AGW: 4.9947oz
Melt Value: $11,632.66
Gold Spot: $2,329/oz (06-19-2024)
Mintage: 3,000

NOTE: This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after September 1, 2019. Under the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, collector's items from China will be subject to an import tariff. Any clients who wish to take delivery of this item in the United States should be aware of this added charge, and consult their tax adviser with any questions. If you choose to take delivery in the United States and purchase both tariffed and non-tariffed lots from this auction, please note that the automatic invoice you receive after the auction will be incorrect; you will be emailed revised invoices shortly afterwards. The lots that fall under the tariff will be invoiced separately and will ship directly from our Hong Kong Office and carry a separate, additional shipping charge.

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龍年生肖500元「1號幣」

1988年龍年生肖500元精製金幣（5盎司）。PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC。
發行量﹕3,000枚。生肖系列。這款金幣尺寸驚人，蘊含非凡收藏價值。幣面金光飽滿耀目，可見NGC的「高浮雕」評級名副其實，而燈光映照下足以令人眼前一亮。而此幣更是首枚成品，附保真證書#000001。


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