China's Lunar Series II dog issue was produced at a moment when the People's Bank was aggressively expanding its bullion and commemorative programs for international collector markets. The 155.44g format — a nominal 5 troy ounce specification — was standard across the higher-denomination lunar pieces of this run, distinguishing them from the smaller 1oz issues that dominated secondary market trading.
KM#1683 mintage figures for this piece were capped at 8,000, a ceiling that kept secondary prices firm almost immediately after release.
China's Lunar Series II dog issue was produced at a moment when the People's Bank was aggressively expanding its bullion and commemorative programs for international collector markets. The 155.44g format — a nominal 5 troy ounce specification — was standard across the higher-denomination lunar pieces of this run, distinguishing them from the smaller 1oz issues that dominated secondary market trading.
KM#1683 mintage figures for this piece were capped at 8,000, a ceiling that kept secondary prices firm almost immediately after release.