^Lot 743 China (People's Republic), gold 200 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 2003, frosted bamboo (Shenyang mint), NGC M

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.
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