Bahamas: Elizabeth II gold Proof "Christopher Columbus" 2500 Dollars 1985 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC,...
Description
Elizabeth II gold Proof "Christopher Columbus" 2500 Dollars 1985 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM112, Fr-36. Mintage: 37. A lightly toned, hefty piece celebrating the Discovery of the Americas.After landing on San Salvador in 1492, Christopher Columbus met the indigenous Taíno people. He claimed the island for Spain, explored the surrounding area, and noted its natural beauty and resources, believing he had reached islands near Asia. These first encounters marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.
The Peh Family Collection, Part IV
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 72mm
Weight: 407.26g
AGW: 12.006oz
Melt Value: $53,930.95
Gold Spot: $4,492/oz (12-24-2025 9:51PM CT)
Mintage: 37
Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000.
Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.
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Signature® Floor Session - The Peh Family Collection, Part IV (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 31001-31234) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Monday, January 12, 2026 (12:00 PM Eastern Time).
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InterContinental New York Barclay
111 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017
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