1996 1 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin

1996 1 oz Chinese Panda Gold Coin

The Chinese Mint first released the Gold Panda Series in 1982. Chinese Gold Panda coins are some of the favorite series among collectors because their design changes every year, featuring a new charming depiction of the Giant Panda in its natural habitat.

As the moniker suggests, the Panda stars the main design with different portraits. Pandas are native mammals in China and have long been considered endangered.

The 1996 strike, in particular, had a short mintage of 22,100 coins, which contributed to its higher numismatic value.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine gold;
• Issued by the Chinese Mint;
• Bears a 100-yuan monetary denomination and legal tender status;
• The obverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing is on the obverse;
• The reverse displays an exclusive Panda design.

The 1996 Design

The 1996 reverse design featured a docile Panda climbing on a tree branch. The image is flanked by the coin’s face value on the left and the inscription “.999 1 oz Au” on the right, referring to weight, metal content, and purity, completing the reverse design.

The obverse design, common to the series’ coins, displays the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It is surrounded by the Chinese inscription for “People’s Republic of China” and the year of issuance, “1996,” at the bottom.

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