Chinese Silver Pandas Complete Set

China 1987 5 oz silver panda proof coin silver panda coins.

Chinese silver pandas complete set.

Click on a description and the coin details page will open complete with a silver panda price guide chart ngc census data variety attributions ngc registry scores and more. Struck in one troy ounce of 99 9 silver and measuring 40 mm in diameter each features a distinctive reverse design of china s celebrated and endangered black and white bear as well as an obverse displaying the temple of heaven and the year of issue. It took years for the silver panda to find its footing with varying purities weights and designs. The first silver panda coins issued in 1983 1984 and 1985 were proof quality with a precious metal content of 27 grams of 0 900 fine silver and a diameter of 38 6 mm.

China 1987 5 oz silver panda long beach coin expo proof medal silver panda coins. The coins have been around for decades with each new mint and edition captivating both silver collectors and precious metal investors. The design of the chinese panda silver coins each chinese silver panda coin features a guaranteed weight of 999 silver bullion according to the year of issuance. Several mints issue the chinese silver panda series and in each year of mint there is a new design.

This series boasts annually changing reverse designs each of which features the iconic chinese bear portrayed in various ways. There were issued annually from 1989 to 1996. Beginning in 1987 the chinese silver panda coin was set at 1 troy oz with a purity of 999 silver content. Interestingly there is also unique selection of colored proof silver pandas including the 1997 and 1998 1 oz and oz as well as a 1 oz coin from 1999.

Originating from the people s republic of china silver chinese pandas are both popular and celebrated. Since 1989 the chinese silver panda coin has been issued by the chinese mint as an investment grade bullion coin. The mint eventually decided to make a one troy ounce coin from the industry standard 999 fine silver. The 1 oz proof silver panda coin geared toward collectors and those appreciating the artistry became a standard.

The silver bullion coin itself is named after the design which is featured on the reverse of the silver coin although the design changes from year to year. No silver pandas were issued in 1986. The silver panda is china s flagship bullion coin which was first released in 1983. Mintages were only 10 000 for each year.

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