China
People's Republic gold Proof "Kuan Yin" 5 Ounce Medal 1989, KM-Unl. 60mm. Mintage: 300. A very rare gold commemorative medal, depicting the Goddess of Kuan Yin sitting on a lotus throne, while the reverse displays an incantation and incense burner. To-date, this is only the second such specimen we have encountered, with the last bringing $14,400 in our January New York sale #3081. This piece is sold encased in its mint capsule and vinyl packaging, together with its original case of issue and COA #51.
We note that any distortion in the photos is the result of photographing the medal through the vinyl packaging.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-people-s-republic-gold-proof-kuan-yin-5-ounce-medal-1989-/a/61165-97273.s?type=CoinArchives61165
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD