2010 China 1 oz Silver Panda MS-70 NGC

The Background of Silver Panda Coins

If you have owned Silver Pandas in the past, you are likely already well-acquainted with the striking designs that adorn the obverse and reverse of these coins. All of them feature a panda, China's symbolic creature, on the obverse. However, the specifics of the design change from year to year. For example, the 2015 design depicted a panda as it contentedly ate bamboo, while the 2008 design had a sleeping mother panda in the foreground and her cub eating in the background. The reverse of the coins always depict the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, a famous building constructed in Beijing in the 15th century.

These coins first appeared in the early 1980s as China followed the bullion-production trend that many global nations followed around that time. At first, Silver Panda Coins were issued only as proof pieces; they were not .999 fine Silver and they weighed much less than 1 oz. However, the Pandas that are familiar today made their debut in 1989. These coins are available in several weights, including 1/2 oz, 1 oz and 5 oz. Among investors and collectors, the 1 oz Silver Pandas are the most popular choice.

MS-70 Silver Pandas are exquisite, reflecting the animal that is the pride of China in an appealing and valuable way. These coins make the perfect complement to any collection. Place them along with other wildlife pieces, such as those from the African Wildlife Series. Alternatively, you could start collecting other China Mint coins, such as fan-shaped coins and flower-shaped coins. Browse the APMEX selection to find exactly what you need for your collection or investment portfolio.