1996 China 25 Yuan Gold Unicorn NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo

The 1996 China 25 Yuan Gold Unicorn is a celebrated proof coin from the People's Republic of China, graded PF 69 Ultra Cameo by the Numismatic Guaranty Company — one grade point below perfection on the NGC proof scale. Struck in gold at a weight of 0.25 troy oz, this coin carries a face value of 25 Yuan and is part of China's iconic Unicorn series, which draws on the legendary Qilin of Chinese mythology. The reverse presents a finely detailed Qilin rearing majestically above swirling clouds, with Chinese characters identifying the mythical creature alongside the date 1996. The obverse portrays a classical scene of a scholar in the company of a reclining unicorn, surrounded by floral motifs, with the denomination 25元 and the inscription "UNICORN" displayed prominently. The deeply mirrored proof fields and frosted devices that earned the Ultra Cameo designation are fully preserved within the NGC slab. The China Unicorn series is widely collected for its rich cultural imagery and limited mintage runs, making the PF 69 UC designation particularly desirable among specialists in Chinese numismatics.