The Chinese Mint launched the Gold Panda series in 1982, initially offering four different sizes before expanding to five sizes in 1983. Known for featuring new artwork of the Giant Panda each year, the Gold Panda series has set a trend for other coin programs worldwide. Provident Metals now offers 1988 Chinese Panda 1/2 oz Gold Coins for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive in sealed plastic pouches!
• 7th issue of the Gold Panda Series!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 50 Yuan, backed by China.
• Obverse displays the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests.
• Reverse shows a Giant Panda reaching toward bamboo.

These 1988 Chinese Panda 1/2 oz Gold Coins are securely sealed in plastic pouches for protection. Originally struck in Troy ounces, the Gold Panda series switched to grams in 2016, with the 1/2 oz coin transitioning to a 15-gram format.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1988 Chinese Panda Gold Coin highlights the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests, a notable structure within the Temple of Heaven complex in Beijing. This Taoist site is renowned as a symbol of harmony and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Reverse

On the reverse of 1988 Panda 1/2 oz Gold Coins, a peaceful Giant Panda is depicted sitting on its hind legs, reaching out to a stalk of bamboo. This classic scene brings the beauty of the panda to life through varied finishes, accentuating the pandas black and white fur against its natural environment.

History

One unique feature of the Giant Panda is its sixth digita wrist bone that acts as a thumb, allowing the panda to firmly grasp bamboo stalks as it feeds. Pandas spend up to 14 hours a day eating bamboo, consuming over 20 pounds daily to sustain their energy.

Ordering

If you have any questions about adding gold coins to your collection, Provident Metals customer service is available at 1-800-313-3315, online via our web chat, and by email.