China (People's Republic), gold 1/10 oz Panda, 1982, short leaf, NGC MS 69 (Red China Label). KM-XMB8; PAN-5A. Desirable first year of issue. Peter Anthony: "To this day the 1/10 oz. coin retains a significant premium, especially in MS-69." Mintage: 77,598 (but <23,000 extant). The NGC label and census do not mention the "short leaf" variety for this piece, in reference to a difference in leaves to the left of the panda; among these non-differentiated entries, only three are graded higher at MS 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/10 oz Panda, 1982, long leaf, NGC MS 69. KM-XMB8; PAN-5B. Desirable first year of issue. Peter Anthony: "To this day the 1/10 oz. coin retains a significant premium, especially in MS-69." Mintage: 77,598 (but <23,000 extant). The "long leaf" variety on this coin is noted by NGC, in whose census about 16% of the entries are differentiated by variety, none of those graded MS 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/4 oz Panda, 1982, short leaf, NGC MS 69 ("top pop," Red China Label). KM-XMB9; PAN-4A. Desirable first year of issue. Mintage: 42,243 (but <19,000 extant). As with the 1/10 oz, not all NGC entries are differentiated by variety (the "short leaf" referring to the leaves to left of the panda), which is the case here; across the entire NGC population, however, there is none at MS 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/4 oz Panda, 1982, long leaf, NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-XMB9; PAN-4B. Desirable first year of issue. Mintage: 42,243 (but <19,000 extant). Among only 10% of NGC entries differentiated by variety, none in MS 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz Panda, 1982, NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-XMB10; PAN-3A. Desirable first year of issue, and "the most difficult to find of the four Pandas of this date" (Anthony). Mintage: 13,391. The NGC census shows none at MS 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz Panda, 1982, NGC MS 68. KM-XMB11, PAN-2A. Desirable first year of issue. Anthony: "The 1982 1 oz gold Panda is a very popular, sought-after date… most coins have flaws and many were mishandled." Mintage: 13,532. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), brass proof 1 yuan Panda, 1983, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-85; PAN-12A. Anthony considers this piece a "Panda cousin" (not part of the same series but with a similar panda motif, the other side showing the Chinese arms as opposed to Beijing's Temple of Heaven) but still calls them "Panda coins" and says: "Very, very few of these brass coins ever achieve a MS-69 grade" due to the fact that brass oxidizes and damages so easily. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1983, NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-68; PAN-10A. Among only 30 pieces at MS 70 in the NGC census. Anthony: "The 1983 5 Yuan is scarce… and ranks as a key coin." First year with denomination shown on the coins. Mintage: 75,454 (but <7,000 extant). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1983, NGC MS 69. KM-69; PAN-9A. Mintage: 82,013 (but <14,000 extant). As Anthony points out, most of the early Pandas were wholesaled to jewelers and therefore undamaged examples exist in only fractions of their total mintage. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1983, NGC MS 69. KM-70; PAN-8A. Mintage: 43,827 (but <27,000 extant). Anthony: "A MS-69 will bring a bit of a premium above the value of the gold content," this example lacking the "bit of rub on the high points" that tends to plague lesser grades. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1983, NGC MS 69. KM-71; PAN-7A. Mintage: 28,596 (but <13,000 extant). Anthony: "A MS-69 will bring a significant premium above the value of the gold content," this example lacking the "bit of rub on the high points" that tends to plague lesser grades. Anthony also notes that the 1/2 oz set of dates is the most difficult to assemble in BU grade. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1983, NGC MS 68. KM-72; PAN-6A. Mintage: 25,363 (but <16,500 extant). Still a fairly low mintage for these popular coins and resultingly "not common" according to Anthony. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 10 yuan Panda, 1983, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-67; PAN-11A. Very popular as the first silver Panda released, winner of the "Best Silver Coin of 1983" award, "quite scarce" in Proof 69 (Anthony). Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Only three higher in the NGC census at PF 70. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 10 yuan Panda, 1984, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-87; PAN-19A. Anthony states that gem 10 Yuan silver proof Pandas of this date are rare, "a very beautiful and charming design remains popular among collectors." Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1985, NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-113; PAN-26A. One of only 30 graded MS 70 at NGC. About 1985 Pandas in general, Anthony says: "not many are gems" because "vast quantities of these coins were shipped to jewelers to be placed in settings." Mintage: 210,175 (but < 35,000 extant). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 10 yuan Panda, 1985, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-114; PAN-27A. Anthony: "The third and final coin in the 27 gm silver proof Panda series remains popular among collectors." Very few are in higher grade. Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/20 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, Tokyo Coin Show, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-XMB32; PAN-61A. Mintage: 25,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). One of four different 1987 gold Pandas released specifically for exhibitions (the others being San Francisco, New York and New Orleans). Note: NGC label and census attribute this as a "Sino-Japanese Friendship" issue in error, also calling it a MEDAL (as Anthony does) as opposed to OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1987 S, NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-161; PAN-54A. Highly desirable as one of only nine pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. In this year we see a mintmark (here, S for Shanghai, but on other coins Y for Shenyang) and on proof coins a P for Proof. Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, San Francisco International Coin Expo, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB7; PAN-63A. Only two higher (MS 70) in NGC census. Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). For what it's worth, NGC refers to this as an OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE as opposed to MEDAL. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, New Orleans International Investors Conference, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-XMB14; PAN-62A. One of only twelve pieces at MS 70 in the NGC census (labeled as a MEDAL). Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). While the text on this piece mentions SINO-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP, the occasion for its release was the 1987 New Orleans International Investors Conference, unfortunately misattributed in KM as "96th American Numismatic Association Convention - New Orleans" (the ANA that year was in Atlanta). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, 16th New York International Numismatic Convention, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB18; PAN-64A. Toned to a slightly richer gold color than most. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Perhaps popular with current owners or attendees of the long-running NYINC (labeled by NGC as NEW YORK EXPOSITION, also referred to as OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE as opposed to MEDAL). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, 16th New York International Numismatic Convention, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB19; PAN-65A. Mintage: 1,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Perhaps popular with current owners or attendees of the long-running NYINC (labeled by NGC as NEW YORK EXPOSITION, also called an OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE as opposed to MEDAL). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1987, Sino-Japanese Friendship (Tong Tong), NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB12, PAN-60A. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). While Anthony calls these official issues medals, NGC calls them OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE. This particular issue, with TONG-TONG below the larger panda in commemoration of the first anniversary of the birth of Tokyo's most famous panda, is often confused (in KM, for example) for the 1987 Tokyo International Coin Show issue without the bear's name. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico (United Mexican States), gold 1 oz proof Panda issue, 1987, fifth Birthday of Tohui, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, finest known in NGC census. KM-unl. This is a Mexican bullion coin made in the style of the Chinese Panda series, ostensibly celebrating the 5th birthday of Mexico's famous panda Tohui but also coinciding with the 5th anniversary of the Chinese Panda series. Only three examples currently appear in the NGC census, this being finest by two grades. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1987 S, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-A163; PAN-51A. With S mintmark for Shanghai. Only one better (MS 70) at NGC. First of a four-year set of platinum 100 yuan that Anthony calls "both a challenge and a joy to assemble." This date in particular Anthony calls: "a scarce coin but... rarer than the mintage suggests. During the mid-1990s there were times that the platinum content of this coin overshadowed its numismatic worth." Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 10 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1987, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-167; PAN-58A. Whereas previous silver Pandas were in 0.900 silver, this year marks the first made in 0.999 fineness (hence exactly 1 troy ounce of silver). This issue also shows "excellent contrast between deep mirror fields and frosted devices" (Anthony). Currently only two are finer (at MS 69*) in the NGC census. Mintage: 31,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown, but "much scarcer than that number implies," according to Anthony). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1988, NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-221; PAN-73A. One of only 21 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. A coin with a "history of attrition in 1988 there was a single coin dealer shipping 10,000 of these Pandas each month to jewelry manufacturers" (Anthony). Mintage: 468,683 (but <27,000 extant). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), palladium 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, 17th New York International Numismatic Convention, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB30; PAN-84A. The first issue of the Panda series to be struck in palladium, predating by one year the first palladium Panda coin (i.e., denominated)--perhaps this NYINC medal was a test of sorts? It is unclear why both Anthony and NGC refer to the event as NEW YORK EXPOSITION instead of the show's proper name. Mintage: 1,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, Munich International Coins Fair, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB25; PAN-91A. Only one graded higher (PF 70) by NGC. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). While the name of the show was technically NUMISMATA, the Munich show in 1988 was specified on this coin as MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COINS FAIR (called Munich Coin Bourse by KM and MUNICH INT'L COIN SHOW by NGC). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, New Orleans International Investors Conference, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB31; PAN-85A. Similar to lot 517 above, this piece was misattributed by both KM and NGC as being issued for the ANA show that year (the actual ANA show was in Cincinnati--see next lot). Only six are finer (at MS 69) in the current NGC census. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Curiously, the steamboat pictured on this piece clearly shows the name ROBT E LEE, probably the only time that name was ever connected with Chinese coins! Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, 97th ANA Convention Cincinnati, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB29; PAN-87A. The central motif on the non-panda side of this beautiful piece is the ANA's Lamp of Knowledge. Anthony: "The Cincinnati medal may well be the rarest gold Panda medal" due to the fact that by show time in August many dealers had already bought all the Pandas they wanted for the year and canceled their orders; of the 300 or so pieces delivered to the show, only 100 sold. Mintage: 1,000 planned but actual ~300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, Basel International Coin Week, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KMX-MB20; PAN-89A. For this low-mintage issue NGC changed from OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE to OFFICIAL SHOW ISSUE for the label and census and placed it under their MEDALS category, unlike the other show issues for this year (the previous four lots, for example) and--crucially--the "Pt" error in the next lot. Mintage: 400 (estimated). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, Basel International Coin Week, "1 oz Pt" error, 1988, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KMX-MB21; PAN-90A. When browsing the NGC census for this error issue, one must search under PANDA SERIES as opposed to MEDALS per the previous lot, which is the same issue but struck with a proper gold die and not the platinum die ("Pt") as we see here. Mintage: 600 (estimated), but supposedly only 298 pieces were put into circulation. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1988, 1st Hong Kong Coin Exposition, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB27; PAN-93A. Only one finer (MS 70) at NGC. For this issue as well (see lot 529 above), NGC categorizes it as OFFICIAL SHOW ISSUE instead of OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE, but at least it does not appear under MEDALS! Mintage: 500, the lowest REPORTED mintage of the 1 oz medal series (planned; actual probably higher). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), brass 32mm proof official Panda issue, 1988, Hong Kong Coin Exposition, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-unl; PAN-94A. As mentioned by Anthony, this brass issue was only given out to 100 or so dealers with tables at the show, so it may actually be the lowest-minted of the 1988 "show medals" series (here reverted to OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE by NGC, none at higher grade). While the panda side is the same, the reverse of this issue is quite different from the gold. Mintage: <200 (actual). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1988, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-192; PAN-76A. Only one graded higher (MS 70) by NGC. The second of a short, four-year date-set of platinum 100 yuan, struck in higher quantity than the previous year but no easier to obtain, largely due to the fact that so many were melted in the mid-1990s when their melt value exceeded their numismatic worth. Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 50 yuan (5 oz) Panda, 1988, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-188; PAN-83A. Only two higher in NGC census at PF 69*. Lightly toned around rim. Anthony: "significantly scarcer than the 1987." Mintage: 11,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1988, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-189; PAN-77A. The first 12-oz silver Panda coin (i.e., denominated), less rare than later dates but "it is quite beautiful and is hardly a common coin" (Anthony). Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1989, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-183; PAN-99B. One of only 34 pieces at MS 70 in the NGC census. Estimated extant population <5,500 from a reportedly much larger mintage that was surely overstated (and mostly put into jewelry, of course). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1989, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-223; PAN-98B. Estimated extant population <5,000 (from a much larger reported mintage that was probably overstated and mostly put into jewelry). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1989, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-224; PAN-97B. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <3,500 from a much higher reported mintage (overstated), most of which became jewelry. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1989, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-226; PAN-96B. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <1,500 from a much larger reported mintage, probably overstated, that probably went into jewelry. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1989, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-229; PAN-95B. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <4,500, the reported (but overstated) mintage much higher. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan Panda, 1989, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-183; PAN-99A. Only nine higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <21,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan Panda, 1989, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-223; PAN-98A. Only seven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <10,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan Panda, 1989, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-224; PAN-97A. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <5,500 from a much higher reported mintage. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan Panda, 1989, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-226; PAN-96A. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <4,500 from a much higher reported mintage. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan Panda, 1989, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-229; PAN-95A. None at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <6,500 from a much higher reported mintage. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 10 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1989, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-A221; PAN-110A. One of only 45 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "a very pretty addition to any collection." Mintage: 25,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), palladium proof 50 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1989, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-227; PAN-108A. The first palladium Panda coin (i.e., denominated), its population reduced by meltage in the 1990s, but also a "something of an orphan" (Anthony) since after this year palladium was discontinued until 2004. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1989, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-230; PAN-105A. Penultimate date of a short, four-year set in platinum. Mintage: 3,000 (planned; est <1,500 extant). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/10 oz proof official Panda issue, 1989, China-Japan Friendship, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB41; PAN-111A. Only five higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 30,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). KM and some catalogers misattribute this Sino-Japanese Friendship issue as "Tokyo International Coin Show." Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/4 oz proof official Panda issue, 1989, 18th New York International Numismatic Convention, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB54; PAN-115A. As it did for the 1988 issue, NGC refers to this as NEW YORK EXPOSITION, but properly under the Panda Series as opposed to Medals. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), palladium 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1989, 98th ANA Convention - Pittsburgh, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-XMB52; PAN-117A. None at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 1,000 (planned; estimated <500 extant). Anthony: "The mintage of the 1989 palladium ANA Panda medals is lower than reported." Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1989 Y, 2nd Hong Kong Coin Exposition, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB43; PAN-113A. Only one higher at PF 70 in current NGC census. As Anthony points out, this medal "has no English inscription to identify it; not even an obvious date," causing some to misattribute it as simply GREAT WALL OF CHINA instead of Hong Kong. Mintage: 1,300 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1989, Munich International Coin Fair, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB44; PAN-112A. Only seven higher at PF 70 in current NGC census. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). While the name of the show was technically NUMISMATA, the Munich show in 1989 was specified on this coin as MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COINS FAIR (called Munich International Coin Exposition by KM and MUNICH INT'L COIN SHOW by NGC). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1990, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-268; PAN-122B. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," the small-date variety being "the scarcer of the two 1990 gold Panda varieties," with only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for just the variety. Estimated extant population <6,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1990, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-269; PAN-121B. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," the small-date variety being "the scarcer of the two 1990 gold Panda varieties," with only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for just the variety. Estimated extant population <2,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1990, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-270; PAN-120B. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," the small-date variety being "the scarcer of the two 1990 gold Panda varieties" (none at MS 70 in the current NGC census, except for one whose variety was not determined). Estimated extant population <2,400. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1990, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-271; PAN-119B. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," the small-date variety being "the scarcer of the two 1990 gold Panda varieties," with just one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Estimated extant population <1,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1990, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-272; PAN-118B. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," the small-date variety being "the scarcer of the two 1990 gold Panda varieties." Estimated extant population <1,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1990, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-268; PAN-122A. One of only 54 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it." Estimated extant population <13,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1990, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-269; PAN-121A. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it." Estimated extant population <10,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1990, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-270; PAN-120A. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it." Estimated extant population <3,600. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1990, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-271; PAN-119A. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it," with only ten higher at MS 70 in current NGC census. Estimated extant population <2,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1990, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-272; PAN-118A. Anthony: "scarcer than most of the years that preceded it." Estimated extant population <6,100. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-277; PAN-135A. This issue marks the first platinum 10 Yuan in the series, with its own unique design (as opposed to later years in which the design is the same as for the gold). Only seven higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 4,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown but certainly much less due to meltage in the 1990s). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-278; PAN-134A. Anthony: "the only 1/4 oz. platinum Panda from the China Mint," its design unique, with only eight higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 3,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown but certainly much less due to meltage in the 1990s). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-279; PAN-132A. Unique design, as is the case for the smaller platinum Panda coins for this year; but unlike the lower denominations, the entire mintage of 50 yuan (the only 1/2 oz platinum Panda from the China Mint) was put into three-coin denomination sets, and therefore it is scarce individually, especially considering meltage in the 1990s. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown but certainly much less). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-280; PAN-129A. The final date of a four-year set in platinum, in fact "the key to this short series" (Anthony), due to technical problems in minting, but also due to meltage in the 1990s. Mintage: 1,300 planned, but only 800 or so actually struck. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 50 yuan (1/2 oz gold, 1/5 oz silver) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-281; PAN-133A. Anthony: "The Mint brought a new type of Panda to the 3rd Hong Kong Coin Exposition in 1990… This multi-metallic style has developed a strong following among Panda afficionados." None appear in MS 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,000 (all sold at the Hong Kong show in 1990). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic 36mm proof official Panda issue, 1990, 3rd Hong Kong International Coin Convention, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB62; PAN-138A. Nicely toned on the silver ring. Along with the famous first bimetallic Panda coin, the China Mint also made this non-denominated issue for the Hong Kong show in 1990, presumably in the same quantity. Listed in KM as "7/10 ounce." Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1990, Munich International Coin Fair, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB60; PAN-140A. As mentioned previously, this issue bears the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COINS FAIR (which NGC calls SHOW and KM calls EXPOSITION) despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1990, 19th Zurich International Coin Exposition, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-unl; PAN-139A. Spots of light red toning on rim. Very low mintage and even fewer extant. Mintage: 550 (planned; estimated <450 extant). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1990 P, NGC PF 69* Ultra Cameo. KM-271; PAN-125A. Designed with a P for Proof to the right of the panda. This is the sole PF 69 example with star designation at NGC, with just eight higher at PF 70 in the current census. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1990 P, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-272; PAN-124A. Only four higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. With P for Proof to the right of the panda. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 50 yuan (5 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-273; PAN-131A. None higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1990, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-274; PAN-130A. None higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 3 yuan (1 gram) Panda, 1991, (10th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Commemorative Coins), NGC MS 69. KM-351; PAN-161A. Officially the smallest coin in the Panda series, most of which "found their way into jewelry or other promotional items… an MS69 example is a superior find" (Anthony). Only 17 higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 110,000, but 100,000 of those were sold in Pandagram cards sent mostly to non-collectors (actual surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1991, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-346; PAN-146B. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Most of the issue must have been melted or put into jewelry, as only about 6% are estimated to have survived. Mintage (for both mints): 206,254 (but estimated extant population for this variety <8,500). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1991, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-347; PAN-145B. Most of the issue must have been melted or put into jewelry, as only about 9% are estimated to have survived. Mintage (for both mints): 81,792 (but estimated extant population for this variety <5,200). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1991, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-359; PAN-144B. Only ten higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census, less than 10% of the original minting estimated to have survived due to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 54,548 (but estimated extant population for this variety <3,500). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1991, small date (Shenyang mint), obverse struck through fiber NGC, Mint Error MS 69. KM-349; PAN-143B. Eye-catching error with curly fiber emanating from the right side of the Temple. About the 1991 gold 50 yuan regular issue, Anthony says: "notably hard to find, especially in nice shape," the estimated survival rate being less than 8%. Only two higher in MS 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage (for both mints): 32,717 (but estimated extant population for this variety <1,400). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1991, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-350; PAN-142B. Yet another gold issue that saw great attrition to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 36,367 (but estimated extant population for this variety <3,900). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1991, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-346; PAN-146A. Scarcer than the small-date variety, from an issue of which only about 6% are estimated to have escaped meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 206,254 (but estimated extant population for this variety <4,000). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1991, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-347; PAN-145A. Much scarcer than the small-date variety, with only eleven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census, among an estimated 9% of this issue that escaped meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 81,792 (but estimated extant population for this variety <2,200). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1991, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-359; PAN-144A. Much scarcer than the small-date variety, with only fourteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census, among less than 10% of the mintage estimated to have escaped meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 54,548 (but estimated extant population for this variety <1,600). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1991, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-349; PAN-143A. Much scarcer than the small-date variety, with only five higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census, among less than 8% of the mintage estimated to have escaped meltage and jewelry use. Mintage (for both mints): 32,717 (but estimated extant population for this variety <1,100). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1991, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-350; PAN-142A. Slightly scarcer than the small-date variety, with only seven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage (for both mints): 36,367 (but estimated extant population for this variety <3,100). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof five-coin Panda denomination set (5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 yuan), 1991 P, all NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-346, 347, 349, 350, 359; PAN-152A, 151A, 150A, 149A, 148A. With P for Proof appearing behind the panda's head. The Proof issues were made in much smaller numbers than the regular issues, due to lower demand; most are still usually found in sets, as we see here, with very few (zero to five) of each denomination known in higher PF 70 grade in the current NGC census. Mintage: 3,500 sets (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 25 yuan (1/4 oz gold, 1/8 oz silver) Panda, 1991, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-348; PAN-159A. The second year of this bimetallic issue, made in just one denomination specifically for the Hong Kong show (not mentioned by NGC or KM), which also received the release of a non-denominated bimetallic issue (next lot). Curiously, on this piece the inner design does not quite line up with the transition between the metals. Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof official Panda issue, 1/4 oz gold, 1/8 oz silver, 1991, Hong Kong International Coin Convention, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB67; PAN-162A. Only one higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census (which calls it HONG KONG EXPO), listed in KM as "3/8 ounce." Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1991, Munich International Coin Fair, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB69; PAN-166A. As mentioned previously, this issue bears the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COINS FAIR (which NGC calls SHOW) despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof piefort 50 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1991, 10th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Commemorative Coins, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-357; PAN-158A. One of only two double-thickness issues in the entire Panda series (the other being the next lot in silver), both struck this year to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Panda coinage. Anthony: The piefort 50 Yuan "stands out as the sole 1 oz. gold Panda with less than 100 Yuan in face value" and "commands a price several times higher than its intrinsic gold value." None in PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof piefort 10 yuan (2 oz) Panda, 1991, 10th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Commemorative Coins, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-356; PAN-160A. Starting to tone around the rims. One of only two double-thickness issues in the entire Panda series (the other being the previous lot in gold), both struck this year to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Panda coinage. Only two higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 10,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1991, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-352; PAN-153A. Commonest grade in the current NGC census but none higher at MS 70. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1992, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69 (Red China Label). KM-391; PAN-172B. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Small Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart, but overall less than 4% due to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage for both varieties: 216,305 (actual), with an estimated <8,500 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1992, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-392; PAN-171B. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Small Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart, but overall no more than about 6.5% due to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage for both varieties: 116,999 (actual), with an estimated <7,500 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1992, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-393; PAN-170B. Only five higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Small Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart, but overall less than 6.5% due to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage for both varieties: 72,527 (actual), with an estimated <4,500 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1992, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-476; PAN-169B. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Small Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart. Mintage for both varieties: 35,000 planned, 26,495 actual, with an estimated <3,000 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1992, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-395; PAN-168B. Only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Small Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart. Mintage for both varieties: 35,000 planned, 41,120 actual, with an estimated <9,000 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1992, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-392; PAN-171A. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Large Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart, but overall no more than about 6.5% due to meltage and jewelry use. Mintage for both varieties: 116,999 (actual), with an estimated <7,500 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1992, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-476; PAN-170A. Only six higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Large Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart. Mintage for both varieties: 35,000 planned, 26,495 actual, with an estimated <3,000 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1992, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-395; PAN-169A. Only eleven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" and "the 1992 gold Large Date is by no means a common coin," says Anthony, who does not venture to guess surviving populations of the two different varieties due to errors in attribution, since they are very hard to tell apart. Mintage for both varieties: 35,000 planned, 41,120 actual, with an estimated <9,000 surviving. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz gold, 1/28 oz silver) Panda, 1992, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-396; PAN-168A. Deeply rainbow-toned outer ring (silver), creating a unique effect on this first smaller-size bimetallic coin in the Panda series. "There are no common coins or medals from this year" says Anthony, who does not state an actual mintage or venture to guess a surviving population from the planned mintage of 2000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof five-coin Panda denomination set (5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 yuan), 1992 P, all NGC PF Ultra Cameo, 68, 68, 69, 69 and 67 respectively. KM-PS38; PAN-179A, 178A, 177A, 176A, 175A. With P for Proof below the panda's lower paw. For this year Anthony says: "All gold proofs are recognized as very scarce and much sought after," their low mintage making them "keys to forming a set of proof Pandas." Mintage: 2,000 sets authorized but only 806 actually issued. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 50 yuan (5 oz) Panda, 1992, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-398; PAN-181A. Only one higher at PF 69* in the current NGC census. Mintage: 4,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1992, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-399; PAN-180A. None at higher grade in current NGC census. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/10 oz proof official Panda issue, 1992, 20th Anniversary of the Normalization of Sino-Japanese Diplomatic Relations, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB74; PAN-188A. Rather than OFFICIAL PANDA ISSUE, NGC opted for the label OFFICIAL MINT MEDAL for this issue (although the census shows it correctly), which Anthony points out shows a side-by-side pair of flying cranes, symbolizing "harmony between the two nations... one of those rare Panda designs that includes a second animal." Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1992, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB72; PAN-186A. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1993, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-473; PAN-193B. One of only 21 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today… partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 3%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned, 158,364 actual, with an estimated extant population of <3,100 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1993, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-474; PAN-192B. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today… partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 5%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 86,318 actual, with an estimated extant population of <2,500 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1993, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-A613; PAN-191B. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 4%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 80,006 actual, with an estimated extant population <1,800 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1993, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-A614; PAN-190B. Only eight higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is less than 10%. Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned, 31,254 actual, with an estimated extant population of <1,750 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1993, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-473; PAN-193A. One of only 32 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census, all characteristically well struck, "among the best looking Pandas of the decade," according to Anthony, who also says: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 3%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned, 158,364 actual, with an estimated extant population of <2,000 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1993, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-474; PAN-192A. A characteristically well-struck issue, "among the best looking Pandas of the decade," according to Anthony, who also says: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 5%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 86,318 actual, with an estimated extant population of <2,200 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1993, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-A613; PAN-191A. A few tiny red spots near top of Temple can be discerned on this characteristically well-struck issue, "among the best looking Pandas of the decade," according to Anthony, who also says: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is just over 4%. Unlike the largest denominations, the difference between the small- and large-date varieties is easy to see in this denomination. Mintage for both mints: 80,006 actual, with an estimated extant population of <1,700 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1993, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-A614; PAN-190A. A characteristically well-struck issue, "among the best looking Pandas of the decade," according to Anthony, who also says: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." His survival estimate is less than 10%. The difference between the small- and large-date varieties is challenging to discern, as the dates themselves are practically the same, so experts must rely on minor differences in the Temple architecture. Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned, 31,254 actual, with an estimated extant population of <1,250 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1993, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-477; PAN-189A. A characteristically well-struck issue, "among the best looking Pandas of the decade," according to Anthony, who also says: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today … partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot." The difference between the small- and large-date varieties is challenging to discern, as the dates themselves are practically the same, so experts must rely on minor differences in the Temple architecture. Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned, 40,449 actual, with an estimated extant population of <2,750 for this variety. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof five-coin Panda denomination set (5, 10, 25, 25 bimetallic and 50 yuan), 1993 P, all NGC PF Ultra Cameo, 69, 69, 69, 68 and 69 respectively. KM-473, 474, A613, 487, A614; PAN-202A, 201A, 200A, 199A, 198A. With P for Proof appearing to right of the Panda. Very few in each of the gold coins in this set are known in higher MS 70 grade in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,500 sets. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1993, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-486; PAN-203A. Anthony: "In 1993 the China Mint rebooted the 10 Yuan 1/10 oz. platinum Panda and began a series that would continue for another five years. The mid-1990’s were a time of intense interest and speculation in platinum and the metal was popular for use in jewelry. The 1/10 oz. gold Pandas had always been popular with jewelers so it was a fair guess that a little platinum Panda would find a market, too. A mintage of 2,500 was authorized. That many of the coins were indeed used in pieces of jewelry is evidenced by the many coins today that show damage from mounting. This coin is quite scarce in undamaged condition and the number suitable for numismatists must be a fraction of the total struck." Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 50 yuan (5 oz) Panda, 1993, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-475; PAN-197A. Only three higher at PF 69* (one) and 70 (two) in the current NGC census. Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1993, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-480; PAN-196A. None graded higher in current NGC census. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), copper 5 yuan (31 mm), 1993, NGC MS 69 Red ("top pop"). KM-469; PAN-208A. Technically not part of the Panda series but featuring pandas in a similar artistic design, from a reportedly much higher mintage of 2,000,000 pieces, about 5,000 of which appear in the current NGC census (notably included in the "Panda Series"), in which this is one of only four at MS 69 (none finer). Anthony: "downright rare in MS-69." Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1993, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-XMB76; PAN-209A. None graded higher in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. In any case it was the only coin show in this year to receive Panda issues. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1994, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-612; PAN-214B. One of only 55 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. This is partly due to its popularity for use in jewelry. Another attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for small Pandas at that time were few. Many of these coins may have been melted. What is indisputable is that these are scarce coins today." Actual mintage for both mints: 55,182; estimated extant population for this variety <2,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1994, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-613; PAN-213B. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for ¼ oz. Pandas at that time were few and far between. To this day the ¼ oz. size is one of the less popular ones and many of these coins may have been melted." Actual mintage for both mints: 20,388; estimated extant population for this variety <1,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1994, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-614; PAN-212B. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a decent reported mintage this is a truly scarce coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for ½ oz. gold Pandas were few and far between. Not to mention that the ½ oz size has almost always been the least popular size of gold Pandas and many of these coins may have been melted." Actual mintage for both mints: 16,788; estimated extant population for this variety <1,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1994, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-615; PAN-211B. One two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a decent reported mintage this is a truly scarce coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for 1 oz. gold Pandas were few and far between. Not to mention that the 1 oz size has almost always been the least popular size of gold Pandas and many of these coins may have been melted." Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 24,438 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <4,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1994, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-611; PAN-215A. One of only 62 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. This is partly because so many were used in jewelry. Another attrition factor was the melting pot as there were few collectors for this size Panda when it was new. This was also a time period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few." Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned; 133,226 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <3,600. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1994, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-612; PAN-214A. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. This is partly due to its popularity for use in jewelry. Another attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for small Pandas at that time were few. Many of these coins may have been melted. What is indisputable is that these are scarce coins today." Actual mintage for both mints: 55,182; estimated extant population for this variety <1,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1994, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-613; PAN-213A. Only ten higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for ¼ oz. Pandas at that time were few and far between. To this day the ¼ oz. size is one of the less popular ones and many of these coins may have been melted." Actual mintage for both mints: 20,388; estimated extant population for this variety <2,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1994, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-614; PAN-212A. Only twelve higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for ½ oz. Pandas at that time were few and far between. To this day the ½ oz. size is one of the less popular ones and many of these coins may have been melted." Actual mintage for both mints: 16,788; estimated extant population for this variety <1,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1994, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-615; PAN-211A. Only nineteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "Despite a large reported mintage this is a surprisingly hard-to-find coin today. One attrition factor was that the mid-nineties was a period when many other series of Chinese coins were in the spotlight. Collectors, or even hoarders, for 1 oz. Pandas at that time were few and far between. To this day the 1 oz. size is one of the less popular ones and many of these coins may have been melted." Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 24,438 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <4,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof five-coin Panda denomination set (5, 10, 25, 25 bimetallic and 50 yuan), 1994 P, all NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-611, 612, 613, 626, 614; PAN-225A 224A, 223A, 222A, 221A. With P for Proof to left of panda. Not many graded higher in the current NGC census. As Anthony points out, this five-coin proof set is interesting because two of its coins were also released in a different three-coin "Prestige Set" (750 released) that contained both types of 25 yuan along with a silver 10 yuan. While as many as 2500 of the five-coin denomination proof sets were authorized, reportedly only around 850 of the 50 yuan were actually made (the others all just over 1,600 pieces each). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz gold, 1/28 oz silver) Panda, 1994, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-701; PAN-229A. Deeply rainbow toned on the outer ring of silver. Mintage: 3,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1994, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-623; PAN-226A. Anthony: "Like the other small Pandas many of these coins fell into the hands of the jewelry industry. As a result it’s quite common to find them impaired. With an original mintage of 2,500 there weren’t that many to begin with." Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver proof 100 yuan (12 oz) Panda, 1994, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-618; PAN-219A. Trace of light toning around part of rims. Mintage: <800 (planned; actual and surviving unknown), according to the Anthony book (NGC and KM say 2000). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof 100 yuan (8 grams), 1994, Rare Chinese Animals (Panda), NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-566; PAN-218A. Technically not part of the Panda series but minted in similar design in much lower weight, listed by both KM and NGC as "Endangered Wildlife" (Series V under Commemoratives) but as "Rare Chinese Animals" (under "Panda Cousins") by Anthony. Mintage: 5,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1994, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB78; PAN-232A. Only nine higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. In any case it was the only coin show in this year to receive Panda issues. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1995, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-715; PAN-239B. One of only 31 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 5 Yuan remains a hard-to-find coin today. It is one of the key coins in the 1/20 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 97,910; estimated extant population for this variety <3,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1995, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-716; PAN-238B. Only twelve higher at MS 69* (two) and MS 70 (ten) in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 10 Yuan remains a hard-to-find coin today. It is one of the key coins in the 1/10 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 45,007; estimated extant population for this variety <1,850. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1995, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-717; PAN-237B. Only seven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 25 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be the key coin of the entire 1/4 oz. gold Panda series and commands a commensurate price." Actual mintage for both mints: 13,710; estimated extant population for this variety <1,350. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1995, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-718; PAN-236B. Key date and denomination, missing from many collections of the highly collected Panda gold series. Only nine higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 50 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be one of the key coins of the 1/2 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 11,749; estimated extant population for this variety <1,300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1995, small date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-719; PAN-235B. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this variety. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 100 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be one of the key coins of the 1 oz. gold Panda series." Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 17,412 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <1,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1995, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-715; PAN-239A. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 5 Yuan remains a hard-to-find coin today. It is one of the key coins in the 1/20 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 97,910; estimated extant population for this variety <3,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1995, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-716; PAN-238A. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 10 Yuan remains a hard-to-find coin today. It is one of the key coins in the 1/10 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 45,007; estimated extant population for this variety <2,150. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1995, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-717; PAN-237A. One of only eleven pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 25 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be the key coin of the entire 1/4 oz. gold Panda series and commands a commensurate price." Actual mintage for both mints: 13,710; estimated extant population for this variety <1,150. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1995, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-718; PAN-236A. Key date and denomination of this highly collected series and always in demand, this variety even rarer than the small date, with the lowest estimated extant population of any gold Panda coins. Only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 50 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be one of the key coins of the 1/2 oz. gold Panda series." Actual mintage for both mints: 11,749; estimated extant population for this variety <450. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1995, large date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-719; PAN-235A. Only eighteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "1995 was an interesting year for Pandas. Although announced mintages were reasonable it soon became clear that Pandas from this year were difficult to come by. This was a time period when many other series of Chinese coins took over the spotlight and collectors, or even hoarders, for this coin were few. So it‘s no surprise that the 1995 100 Yuan remains a scarce coin today. In fact it is now considered to be one of the key coins of the 1 oz. gold Panda series." Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 17,412 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <2,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz gold, 1/28 oz silver) Panda, 1995, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-722; PAN-247A. Only one higher at PF 69* in the current NGC census (with the lowest percentage of PF 69-and-up instances for all the dates of the bimetallic 10 yuan). Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 25 yuan (1/4 oz gold, 1/8 oz silver) Panda, 1995, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-724; PAN-246A. None graded higher in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof 50 yuan (1/2 oz gold, 1/5 oz silver) Panda, 1995, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-725; PAN-245A. Light area of discoloration in silver ring to right of fineness. Mintage: 2,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1995, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-726; PAN-242A. Key date, with only two higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 1995 100 Yuan 1 oz. proof gold Panda marks the return of the 1 oz. gold proof coin to the Panda series. The 100 Yuan denomination had been dropped from the annual five-coin proof sets in 1993. In 1995 the five-coin proof sets themselves were discontinued in favor of a three-coin bimetallic proof set. At the same time, however, the China Mint revived the popular one oz. size in proof state and offered it for sale as a solo coin, not as part of a set." Anthony also says: "much sought after and commands a lofty price." Mintage: 2,000 planned; actual (and surviving) unknown but "reportedly well below the announced mintage" (Anthony). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1995, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-730; PAN-250A. Only fifteen higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1995, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB81; PAN-254A. Only two higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1996, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-884; PAN-259A. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. This coin was graded without variety by NGC. Mintage for both mints: 57,203; estimated extant population for this variety <2,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1996, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-885; PAN-258A. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 17,589; estimated extant population for this variety <2,650. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1996, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-886; PAN-257A. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 13,849; estimated extant population for this variety <1,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1996, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-887; PAN-256A. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 22,009 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <1,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1996, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-883; PAN-260B. One of only 38 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 145,347; estimated extant population for this variety <3,300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1996, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-884; PAN-259B. Only fifteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 57,203; estimated extant population for this variety <3,300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1996, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-885; PAN-258B. Only six higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 17,589; estimated extant population for this variety <1,350. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1996, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-886; PAN-257B. Very low estimated surviving rate, with only six higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 13,849; estimated extant population for this variety <750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1996, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-887; PAN-256B. Only five higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Note in this year the large and small dates flip-flopped mints from previous years, the small date being Shanghai and the large date being Shenyang, which continued for the following years. Mintage for both mints: 35,000 planned; 22,009 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <4,100. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1996, 15th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Gold Coinage, NGC MS 69. KM-889; PAN-269A. From a three-denomination set of special issues showing an additional legend below the Temple to commemorate the fact that this was the fifteenth year of Panda series coinage. Mintage: 20,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1996, 15th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Gold Coinage, NGC MS 69. KM-891; PAN-267A. Only seven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. From a three-denomination set of special issues showing an additional legend below the Temple to commemorate the fact that this was the fifteenth year of Panda series coinage. Mintage: 8,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1996, 15th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Gold Coinage, NGC MS 68. KM-896; PAN-263A. Largest of a three-denomination set of special issues showing an additional legend below the Temple to commemorate the fact that this was the fifteenth year of Panda series coinage. Mintage: 3,800 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof three-coin Panda denomination set (10, 25, and 50 yuan), 1996, all NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-893, 894, 895; PAN-268A, 266A, 265A. Very few graded higher in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,500 sets (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold proof 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1996, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-901; PAN-262A. None graded higher in the current NGC census. The final year of 100 Yuan proof gold Pandas in the 1 oz size, "quite popular today with collectors" (Anthony). Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1996, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-888; PAN-273A. Anthony: "Like most of the other 1/20 oz. platinum coins it is scarce. Also like most 1/20 oz. Pandas it is reportedly struck not in China but in Australia at the Perth Mint." Mintage: 5,000 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1996, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-890; PAN-272A. Only eight higher in PF 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "By 1996 China was near to ending the 10 Yuan platinum series. The mintage was reduced from 5,000 in 1995 to 2,500 in 1996. Part of this was due to the Mint being extraordinarily busy with other coin series. That is reportedly why the Perth Mint in Australia was contracted to strike the 1996 10 Yuan platinum Panda." Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1996, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB84; PAN-278A. Only four higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 2,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof official Panda issue, 1/4 oz gold, 1/8 oz silver, 1996, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-XMB83; PAN-277A. None graded higher in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA. Mintage: 1,500 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1997, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-984; PAN-283A. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 54,853; estimated extant population for this variety <6,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1997, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-987; PAN-282A. One of only fourteen pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 46,628; estimated extant population for this variety <5,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1997, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-989; PAN-281A. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 21,909; estimated extant population for this variety <2,300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1997, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-990; PAN-280A. Only thirteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 50 Yuan Pandas are considered to be the scarcest 1997 denomination and are in very short supply." Actual mintage for both mints: 15,483; estimated extant population for this variety <1,950. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1997, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-991; PAN-279A. Only sixteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "many of these coins have not survived in B.U. condition… still among the scarcer dates." Mintage for both mints: 125,000 planned; 30,457 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <7,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1997, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-984; PAN-283B. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 54,853; estimated extant population for this variety <5,300. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1997, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-987; PAN-282B. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 46,628; estimated extant population for this variety <4,400. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1997, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-989; PAN-281B. One of only 42 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "among the scarcer dates… only a small fraction of these coins have apparently survived." Actual mintage for both mints: 21,909; estimated extant population for this variety <2,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1997, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-990; PAN-280B. Only fifteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 50 Yuan Pandas are considered to be the scarcest 1997 denomination and are in very short supply." Actual mintage for both mints: 15,483; estimated extant population for this variety <2,050. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1997, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-991; PAN-279B. Only eight higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "many of these coins have not survived in B.U. condition… still among the scarcer dates." Mintage for both mints: 125,000 planned; 30,457 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <6,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), bimetallic proof three-coin Panda denomination set (10, 25, and 50 yuan), 1997, all NGC PF Ultra Cameo, 69, 68 and 69 respectively. KM-998, 999, 1000; PAN-286A, 287A, 288A. The 50 yuan is "top pop" (none higher) with only one higher 10 yuan at PF 70 in the current NGC census. Mintage: 2,800 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 1/2 oz proof official Panda issue, 1997, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB85; PAN-300A. Only five higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA; also on this commemorative is 10 MUNICH PANDA for the fact that this was the tenth year of Panda issues for the Munich show. Mintage: 880 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), silver 1 oz proof official Panda issue, 1997, Munich International Coin Show, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-XMB87; PAN-302A. Only two higher at PF 70 in the current NGC census. As mentioned previously, there is confusion over the name of the show for which this issue was released, this year bearing the lettering MUNICH INTERNATIONAL COIN SHOW despite the show's proper name of NUMISMATA; also on this commemorative is 10 MUNICH PANDA for the fact that this was the tenth year of Panda issues for the Munich show. Mintage: 1,800 (planned; actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1125; PAN-307A. The entire 1998 series is rare. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 27,483; estimated extant population for this variety <5,100. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1127; PAN-306A. The entire 1998 series is rare, and the mintage for this denomination was particularly low. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Only eight are graded higher at MS 70 in the NGC census. Actual mintage for both mints: 8,502; estimated extant population for this variety <4,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1128; PAN-305A. Only six higher at MS 70 in the NGC census. The entire 1998 series is rare. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 13,009; estimated extant population for this variety <3,350. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 67. KM-1129; PAN-304A. Lowest reported mintage of any year of 50 yuan gold Pandas. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins and the 50 Yuan is considered the rarest of all." Actual mintage just 4,168 across both mints; estimated extant population for this variety <1,950. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1130; PAN-303A. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins and sell for significant premiums above their value in gold." Mintage for both mints: 125,000 planned; 20,507 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <3,250. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1998, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1125; PAN-307B. The entire 1998 series is rare. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 27,483; estimated extant population for this variety <1,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1998, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 66. KM-1127; PAN-306B. The entire 1998 series is rare, and the mintage for this denomination was particularly low. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 8,502; estimated extant population for this variety <1,100. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1998, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1128; PAN-305B. Very low survival estimate for this variety, with only eleven higher at MS 70 in the NGC census. The entire 1998 series is rare. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 13,009; estimated extant population for this variety <650. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1998, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1129; PAN-304B. Lowest reported mintage of any year of 50 yuan gold Pandas, with very low survival estimate for this variety. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins and the 50 Yuan is considered the rarest of all." Actual mintage just 4,168 across both mints; estimated extant population for this variety <550. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1998, large date (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1130; PAN-303B. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 1998 100 Yuan 1 oz. gold Large Date Panda is one of the top dates in the Panda series. 1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins... many from this year were melted and the remaining coins are few." Mintage for both mints: 125,000 planned; 20,507 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <1,250. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1215; PAN-320A. Only eighteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 5 Yuan 1/20 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 37,171; estimated extant population for this variety <2,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1218; PAN-319A. Only fifteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 10 Yuan 1/10 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 25,501; estimated extant population for this variety <2,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-1219; PAN-318A. One of only 21 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 25 Yuan 1/4 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 18,013; estimated extant population for this variety <1,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1220; PAN-317A. None graded higher in the current NGC census, with very low survival estimate. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 50 Yuan 1/2 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 12,482; estimated extant population for this variety <700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1221; PAN-316A. None graded higher in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 100 Yuan 1 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Mintage for all the mints: 125,000 planned; 32,439 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <3,400. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1999, large date plain 1 (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1215; PAN-320B. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 5 Yuan 1/20 oz. gold Large Date Panda Plain 1 is another important coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 37,171; estimated extant population for this variety <10,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1999, large date plain 1 (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1218; PAN-319B. Only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 10 Yuan 1/10 oz. gold Large Date Panda Plain 1 is another scarce coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 25,501; estimated extant population for this variety <9,450. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1999, large date plain 1 (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1219; PAN-318B. Only seven higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 25 Yuan 1/4 oz. gold Large Date Panda Plain 1 is another scarce coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 18,013; estimated extant population for this variety <4,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1999, large date plain 1 (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1220; PAN-317B. Only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 50 Yuan 1/2 oz. gold Large Date Panda Plain 1 is another scarce coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 12,482; estimated extant population for this variety <2,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1999, large date plain 1 (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1221; PAN-316B. None graded higher in the current NGC census. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 100 Yuan 1 oz. gold Large Date Panda Plain 1 is another scarce coin." Mintage for all the mints: 125,000 planned; 32,439 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <6,400. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1999, large date serif 1 (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1215; PAN-320C. This year saw the addition of the Shenzen Guobao mint to the lineup, in fact the only year in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Actual mintage for all the mints: 37,171; estimated extant population for this variety <1,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 1999, large date serif 1 (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1218; PAN-319C. New third-mint variety with very low survival estimate, only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 1999 10 Yuan 1/10 oz. gold Large Date Panda Serif 1 is a very important coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 25,501; estimated extant population for this variety <650. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1999, large date serif 1 (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1219; PAN-318C. New third-mint variety, only fifteen higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 1999 25 Yuan 1/4 oz. gold Large Date Panda Serif 1 is a very important coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 18,013; estimated extant population for this variety <1,250. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1999, large date serif 1 (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-1220; PAN-317C. One of only eight pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census from this new third-mint variety, with very low survival estimate. The scarcest denomination of the 1999 gold Pandas, and another "very important coin" (Anthony). Actual mintage for all the mints: 12,482; estimated extant population for this variety <600. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 1999, large date serif 1 (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1221; PAN-316C. New third-mint variety. Anthony: "The 1999 100 Yuan 1 oz. gold Large Date Panda Serif 1 is a very important coin." Mintage for all the mints: 125,000 planned; 32,439 actual; estimated extant population for this variety <3,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2000, mirrored ring (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1302; PAN-330B. Key coin with very low population estimate, only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census, called by Anthony "quite possibly the rarest of all major Panda varieties." In this year the differentiation between mints is made by the version of the outer ring; mirrored means Shanghai and frosted means Shenyang (none made at Shenzen Guobao). The mirrored-ring Pandas were intended for distribution only in China, hence they are all somewhat rare outside that country. Actual mintage for both mints: 41,837; estimated extant population for this variety <750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2000, mirrored ring (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1304; PAN-329B. Key coin with very low population estimate. In this year the differentiation between mints is made by the version of the outer ring; mirrored means Shanghai and frosted means Shenyang (none made at Shenzen Guobao). The mirrored-ring Pandas were intended for distribution only in China, hence they are all somewhat rare outside that country. Actual mintage for both mints: 44,511; estimated extant population for this variety <500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2000, mirrored ring (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 65. KM-1305; PAN-328B. Key coin with very low population estimate, this example under-graded in our opinion. In this year the differentiation between mints is made by the version of the outer ring; mirrored means Shanghai and frosted means Shenyang (none made at Shenzen Guobao). The mirrored-ring Pandas were intended for distribution only in China, hence they are all somewhat rare outside that country. Actual mintage for both mints: 24,811; estimated extant population for this variety <500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2000, mirrored ring (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1306; PAN-327B. Key coin with very low population estimate. In this year the differentiation between mints is made by the version of the outer ring; mirrored means Shanghai and frosted means Shenyang (none made at Shenzen Guobao). The mirrored-ring Pandas were intended for distribution only in China, hence they are all somewhat rare outside that country. Actual mintage for both mints: 20,811; estimated extant population for this variety <500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2000, mirrored ring (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1307; PAN-326B. Key coin with very low population estimate. In this year the differentiation between mints is made by the version of the outer ring; mirrored means Shanghai and frosted means Shenyang (none made at Shenzen Guobao). The mirrored-ring Pandas were intended for distribution only in China, hence they are all somewhat rare outside that country. Actual mintage for both mints: 29,011; estimated extant population for this variety <750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2000, frosted ring (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1302; PAN-330A. Anthony: "Like the 1998 and 1999 Pandas the 2000 was caught in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Demand for gold Pandas plummeted and many are reported to have been melted. In addition there were cross-currents unique to this year as many coins were bought by non-collectors as keepsakes of the turn of the millennium." Actual mintage for both mints: 41,837; estimated extant population for this variety <7,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 10 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2000, frosted ring (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1304; PAN-329A. Anthony: "Like the 1998 and 1999 Pandas the 2000 was caught in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Demand for gold Pandas plummeted and many are reported to have been melted. In addition there were cross-currents unique to this year as many coins were bought by non-collectors as keepsakes of the turn of the millennium." Actual mintage for both mints: 44,511; estimated extant population for this variety <8,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2000, frosted ring (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1305; PAN-328A. Anthony: "Like the 1998 and 1999 Pandas the 2000 was caught in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Demand for gold Pandas plummeted and many are reported to have been melted. In addition there were cross-currents unique to this year as many coins were bought by non-collectors as keepsakes of the turn of the millennium." Actual mintage for both mints: 24,811; estimated extant population for this variety <5,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2000, frosted ring (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1306; PAN-327A. Scarcest denomination for this date set. Anthony: "Like the 1998 and 1999 Pandas the 2000 was caught in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Demand for gold Pandas plummeted and many are reported to have been melted. In addition there were cross-currents unique to this year as many coins were bought by non-collectors as keepsakes of the turn of the millennium." Actual mintage for both mints: 20,811; estimated extant population for this variety <2,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2000, frosted ring (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1307; PAN-326A. Anthony: "Like the 1998 and 1999 Pandas the 2000 was caught in the wake of the Asian financial crisis. Demand for gold Pandas plummeted and many are reported to have been melted. In addition there were cross-currents unique to this year as many coins were bought by non-collectors as keepsakes of the turn of the millennium." Actual mintage for both mints: 29,011; estimated extant population for this variety <5,750. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 20 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2001, NGC MS 68. KM-1366; PAN-339A. In this year the denominations on all the gold Pandas were increased by four or five times, but using the same weights as before, without any visible differentiation of mint. Also the outer ring on the Temple side became raised with incuse characters. Mintage: 200,000 (estimated extant <12,500). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2001, NGC MS 69. KM-1367; PAN-338A. Anthony: "not a common coin today." In this year the denominations on all the gold Pandas were increased by four or five times, but using the same weights as before, without any visible differentiation of mint. Also the outer ring on the Temple side became raised with incuse characters. Mintage: 150,000 (estimated extant <9,000). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2001, NGC MS 69. KM-1368; PAN-337A. Anthony: "not a common coin today." In this year the denominations on all the gold Pandas were increased by four or five times, but using the same weights as before, without any visible differentiation of mint. Also the outer ring on the Temple side became raised with incuse characters. Mintage: 100,000 planned; 85,010 actual; estimated extant <6,200. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2001, NGC MS 69. KM-1369; PAN-336A. Only four higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "not a common coin today." In this year the denominations on all the gold Pandas were increased by four or five times, but using the same weights as before, without any visible differentiation of mint. Also the outer ring on the Temple side became raised with incuse characters. Mintage: 100,000 planned; 33,215 actual; estimated extant <3,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 500 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2001, NGC MS 69. KM-1371; PAN-335A. Only six higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "not a common coin today." In this year the denominations on all the gold Pandas were increased by four or five times, but using the same weights as before, without any visible differentiation of mint. Also the outer ring on the Temple side became raised with incuse characters. Mintage: 150,000 planned; 41,411 actual; estimated extant <8,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 20 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1366; PAN-345A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "The 2001D 20Y 1/20 oz. B.U. gold Panda has no announced mintage and it is a fairly scarce coin today." Mintage: 100,000 planned (estimated extant <6,000). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1367; PAN-344A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "The 2001D 50Y 1/10 oz. B.U. gold Panda has no announced mintage and it is a fairly scarce coin today." Mintage: 100,000 planned (estimated extant <4,600). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1368; PAN-343A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "a scarcer coin today." Mintage: 70,000 planned; 100,000 actual; estimated extant <3,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1369; PAN-342A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "a very scarce coin today." Mintage: 75,000 planned; 100,000 actual; estimated extant <2,000 extant. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 500 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1371; PAN-341A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "a scarcer coin today." Mintage: 100,000 planned; 150,000 actual; estimated extant <3,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 20 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2002, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1366; PAN-353A. One of only seven at this top grade in the current NGC census specifically for this variety (but many more at MS 70 without specified variety). All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 200,000 planned; 74,601 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <5,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2002, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1459; PAN-350A. One of only four at this top grade in the current NGC census specifically for this variety, with only ten higher at MS 70 for all varieties (including unspecified). Anthony: "this coin can be a challenge to find." All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned; 28,514 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <2,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 20 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2002, frosted bamboo (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1366; PAN-353B. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census specifically for this variety (but many more without specified variety). All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 200,000 planned; 74,601 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <5,700. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2002, frosted bamboo (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1457; PAN-352B. All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 150,000 planned; 36,092 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <3,800. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2002, frosted bamboo (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1458; PAN-351B. Only three higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census specifically for this variety and only 26 more at that grade without variety specified. All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned; 19,205 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <5,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2002, frosted bamboo (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1459; PAN-350B. Only one higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census specifically for this variety and only ten more at that grade without variety specified. Anthony: "this coin can be a challenge to find." All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 100,000 planned; 28,514 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <2,900. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 500 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2002, frosted bamboo (Shenzen Guobao mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1460; PAN-349B. Only two higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census specifically for this variety and only eighteen more at that grade without variety specified. All the MS gold of 2002 are scarce, and 2002 is a key year in general (in fact the only year to repeat the design from the previous year, albeit with a new edge-reeding that is diagonal instead of vertical). The "mirrored bamboo" versions, referring to branch tips at the rim, are accompanied by a lower neckline on the panda and indicate Shanghai mint; the "frosted bamboo" versions come from the Shenzen mint. Mintage for both mints: 150,000 planned; 28,345 actual; estimated extant (both varieties) <5,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2002, 20th Anniversary of the Issuance of Chinese Panda Coinage, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-1415; PAN-357A. One of only eighteen pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "The 2002 100 Yuan platinum Panda stands out from all the other six hundred odd Panda coins... [as it] is the only one to ever display a Panda on both sides." Mintage: 20,000 (surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 20 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-1467; PAN-366A. One of only 39 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite the high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "mirrored bamboo" (indicative of Shanghai mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 400,000 planned; 117,000 actual; estimated extant <17,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-1469; PAN-365A. One of only 36 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "mirrored bamboo" (indicative of Shanghai mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 250,000 planned; 47,500 actual; estimated extant <14,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1471; PAN-364A. Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "mirrored bamboo" (indicative of Shanghai mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 70,000 planned; 28,000 actual; estimated extant <5,000 extant. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 500 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1474; PAN-362A. Only nine higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "mirrored bamboo" (indicative of Shanghai mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 120,000 planned; 36,300 actual; estimated extant <6,500. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2003, frosted bamboo (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1471; PAN-364B. Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "frosted bamboo" (indicative of Shenyang mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 70,000 planned; 28,000 actual; estimated extant <5,000 extant. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2003, frosted bamboo (Shenyang mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1472; PAN-363B. Only ten higher at MS 70 in the current NGC census for this specific variety (with another 24 at same grade either unspecified or of the mirrored variety). Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn’t a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "frosted bamboo" (indicative of Shenyang mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 75,000 planned; 25,000 actual; estimated extant <3,000. Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 50 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2003, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-1470; PAN-320A. The first of just two years of 1/20 oz platinum pandas (and the only platinum Panda issue for this date). Mintage: 50,000 (surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), palladium proof 100 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2004, NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-1531; PAN-379A. One of only three years in which any palladium Pandas were minted (the others being 1989 and 2005). Mintage: 8,000 planned (actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 50 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 2004, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-1532; PAN-380A. The final date of 1/20 oz platinum Pandas (and the only platinum Panda issue for this date). Mintage: 50,000 planned (actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), palladium proof 100 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2005, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-1590; PAN-396A. The final date of all palladium Pandas. Mintage: 8,000 planned (actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

China (People's Republic), platinum proof 100 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2005, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-1591; PAN-397A. The final date of all platinum Pandas. Mintage: 30,000 planned (actual and surviving unknown). Pedigreed to the Gansu Collection of Chinese Panda Coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number