The Chinese Silver Panda coin is one of the world’s longest running silver bullion coin programs, first appearing as a proof specimen in 1982. Today, it is one of the most coveted coins in the world, due in no small part to the ever-changing panda designs on the obverse face. Now, the 2016 30 Gram Chinese Silver Panda coin is available through JM Bullion with a gilded finish on the popular panda design.
Coin Highlights:
- Features a 24-karat gold finish on the obverse.
- Contains 30 Gram (.9645 oz) of .999 pure silver.
- Face value of ¥10 (Yuan) is fully backed by the government of China.
- Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
- Bears the latest image of the Panda.
Chinese Silver Panda coins have been struck by the Chinese Mint since 1982, but the original 1 oz coin was only available in a proof version through 1985. After a one-year halt in 1986, the coins were reintroduced in ½ oz bullion versions and a proof lineup in 1987. Since 1988 the Chinese Silver Panda has been available on a regular basis, with all-new panda designs ever year except 2001-2002.
This year there is a small, but significant, change to the Chinese Silver Panda. The Chinese Mint will no longer use Troy ounces to mark the weight of its Chinese Silver Panda coins. Instead, the mint has shifted to Grams.
Each 2016 30 Gram Chinese Silver Panda coin in this listing has a BU grade. Brilliant Uncirculated coins lack signs of wear and tear on the surfaces, though you may notice breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks.
The obverse face bears the latest design for the Chinese Panda coin. These gentle giants are found throughout the forested regions of western and central China, and in this image a single panda is visible crawling along the trunk of a tree.
On the reverse is the image of the Temple of Heaven from central Beijing. The building has featured on the reverse of the coins from the first year, and is accompanied by an engraving of “The People’s Republic of China” (in Mandarin) and the year of issue.
Please direct your questions to a JM Bullion associate at 800-276-6508. You can also connect with us online using our live chat and email features.