
The Chinese Gold Panda Series was still relatively new in 1987, yet this year became one of the most significant in its history. It is the only known year in which Gold Panda coins were issued by the Chinese Mint at two different branch mints. Today, 1987-S 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Despite their large size and solitary nature, giant pandas exhibit remarkably playful behavior, particularly in their younger years. Cubs and juveniles are known for their acrobatic tumbling, tree climbing, and playful wrestling with siblings or even their mothers. Even adult pandas occasionally engage in playful activities, rolling down snowy slopes, somersaulting, and playing with objects in their environment.
All 1987-S 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins are packaged inside individual plastic flips. For 1987, the Chinese Mint struck Gold Pandas at both the Shanghai and Shenyang Mints, the only known year with such production. These 1/20 oz gold coins have a distinctive S mint mark on the reverse, identifying the pieces as a product of the Shanghai Mint.
The obverse of the 1987-S Chinese Gold Panda presents the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This depiction has appeared annually on Gold Panda coins since 1982 and shows the largest structure within the Temple of Heaven Complex, complete with its broad staircase.
The reverse of the 1987-S 1/20 oz Gold Panda Coin features the exclusive 1987 panda design, which depicts a Giant Panda lowering its head to drink from a small pond. The playful nature of pandas serves important developmental functions, helping young pandas build strength, coordination, and social skills, while also appearing to provide simple enjoyment and enrichment throughout their lives.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about gold for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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The Chinese Gold Panda Series was still relatively new in 1987, yet this year became one of the most significant in its history. It is the only known year in which Gold Panda coins were issued by the Chinese Mint at two different branch mints. Today, 1987-S 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Despite their large size and solitary nature, giant pandas exhibit remarkably playful behavior, particularly in their younger years. Cubs and juveniles are known for their acrobatic tumbling, tree climbing, and playful wrestling with siblings or even their mothers. Even adult pandas occasionally engage in playful activities, rolling down snowy slopes, somersaulting, and playing with objects in their environment.
All 1987-S 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins are packaged inside individual plastic flips. For 1987, the Chinese Mint struck Gold Pandas at both the Shanghai and Shenyang Mints, the only known year with such production. These 1/20 oz gold coins have a distinctive S mint mark on the reverse, identifying the pieces as a product of the Shanghai Mint.
The obverse of the 1987-S Chinese Gold Panda presents the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This depiction has appeared annually on Gold Panda coins since 1982 and shows the largest structure within the Temple of Heaven Complex, complete with its broad staircase.
The reverse of the 1987-S 1/20 oz Gold Panda Coin features the exclusive 1987 panda design, which depicts a Giant Panda lowering its head to drink from a small pond. The playful nature of pandas serves important developmental functions, helping young pandas build strength, coordination, and social skills, while also appearing to provide simple enjoyment and enrichment throughout their lives.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about gold for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.