Chinese Silver Pandas Complete Set

Mintages were only 10 000 for each year.

Chinese silver pandas complete set.

Since 1989 the chinese silver panda coin has been issued by the chinese mint as an investment grade bullion coin. Beginning in 1987 the chinese silver panda coin was set at 1 troy oz with a purity of 999 silver content. The silver panda is china s flagship bullion coin which was first released in 1983. Changes to the silver panda.

China 1987 5 oz silver panda proof coin silver panda coins. This series boasts annually changing reverse designs each of which features the iconic chinese bear portrayed in various ways. China 1987 5 oz silver panda long beach coin expo proof medal silver panda coins. China 1988 1 oz silver panda ana convention proof medal.

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. 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. The 1 oz proof silver panda coin geared toward collectors and those appreciating the artistry became a standard. Each chinese silver panda is struck in 999 pure silver and holds a 10 yuan legal tender.

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. 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. It took years for the silver panda to find its footing with varying purities weights and designs. The ngc chinese modern coin price guide is your single comprehensive resource for silver panda coin values and more.

No silver pandas were issued in 1986. Several mints issue the chinese silver panda series and in each year of mint there is a new design. 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. There were issued annually from 1989 to 1996.

The mint eventually decided to make a one troy ounce coin from the industry standard 999 fine silver.