In 1984, the Chinese Mint released its first large-format gold coin in the Gold Panda Series. This release introduced a 12 oz Proof Gold Panda, representing the first time the series featured a coin with more than 1 oz of gold. With a small original mintage and few surviving examples, these coins are now difficult to find. Provident Metals currently offers the 1984 Proof Chinese Panda 12 oz Gold Coin in PF62 condition.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• First Gold Panda weighing more than 1 oz!
• Limited mintage of only 250 coins!
• Limited availability of certified specimens!
• Contains 12 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 1,000 Yuan backed by the government of China.
• Issued a Grade of PF62 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• UCAM designation.
• The obverse features a Giant Panda munching on bamboo.
• On the reverse is the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests.

Each 1984 Proof Chinese Panda 12 oz Gold Coin offered here comes with a PF62 grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. This grade means the coin may show some moderate marks or imperfections in the fields, but still maintains decent visual appeal. UCAM, or ultra-cameo, identifies a proof coin with strong visual contrast between the raised designs and polished background.

Obverse

The obverse design of 1984 Proof Chinese Panda Gold Coins includes the image of an adult Giant Panda, seated and enjoying a stalk of bamboo. With bamboo in its paws and more in the background, the scene captures the peaceful nature of this well-known species.

Reverse

On the reverse of 1984 Proof Panda 12 oz Gold Coins, the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests is featured. At 38 meters in height and 30 meters across, this historic structure served as the place where emperors led ceremonies to pray for strong harvests, representing the importance of agriculture to Chinese society.

History

The reverse side of this coin displays the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests, a famous temple located in the Temple of Heaven complex in Beijing. Completed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the building features a circular structure topped with three-layered roofs covered in blue, green, and gold tiles. It remains a major symbol of classical Chinese architecture.

Ordering

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