Extremely Rare Set of Colombian Uncancelled Proof Dies

These are extremely rare uncancelled proof dies that were used to strike the Colombia 1986 40,000 pesos (KM# 292) and 20,000 pesos (KM# 289) proof gold coins. These gold coins commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo, who was the President of Colombia. The obverse features his portrait and the reverse has his birthplace house. Both of these gold coins have a composition of 90% gold with the 40,000 pesos weighing 17.28 grams and the 20,000 pesos weighing 8.64 grams. The mintage of each one is only 1,351 pieces.

These uncancelled dies were carefully preserved and are in superb proof condition. The 40,000 pesos uncancelled obverse die weighs 418.13 grams. The 40,000 pesos uncancelled reverse die weighs 418.38 grams. The 20,000 pesos uncancelled obverse die weighs 408.24 grams. The 20,000 pesos uncancelled reverse die weighs 405.41 grams.

Uncancelled dies that struck legal tender coins from around the world are very rare and highly coveted by dealers and collectors. Having a complete set of uncancelled obverse and reverse proof dies for both denominations is a rare opportunity for the advanced collector.

Uncancelled Obverse & Reverse Proof Dies
for the GOLD 1986 40,000 Pesos KM# 292

Here is a regular issued Colombia 1986 Proof Gold 40,000 Pesos:

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Uncancelled Obverse & Reverse Proof Dies
for the GOLD 1986 20,000 Pesos KM# 289

Here is a regular issued Colombia 1986 Proof Gold 20,000 Pesos:

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