The Chinese Gold Panda is one of the worlds most celebrated gold bullion coin series. Introduced in 1982, it followed the Gold Krugerrand (1967) and Gold Maple Leaf (1979) as the third major gold bullion series for investors and collectors. Right now, 1993 Chinese Panda 1 oz Gold Coins with Large Dates are available for purchase online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coins ship in sealed plastic pouches!
• 12th year of the Gold Panda Coin Series!
• Large Date variety!
• Limited original mintage of 40,449 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 100 Yuan backed by the Peoples Republic of China.
• Obverse features the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests.
• Reverse depicts a Giant Panda seated on a rock ledge.

Each 1993 Chinese Panda 1 oz Gold Coin is sealed in a protective plastic pouch to ensure its condition. This coins unique reverse design and higher face value of 100 Yuan (compared to later coins in the series) make it a valuable piece for collectors.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1993 Chinese Panda Gold Coin, youll find the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This beautifully detailed structure is part of the larger Temple of Heaven complex in Beijing and has been featured on every Gold Panda Coin since the series began in 1982. The design showcases the elegance of Chinese architectural craftsmanship.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1993 Panda 1 oz Gold Coin depicts a Giant Panda seated on a rock ledge. This years exclusive design highlights the pandas serene and symbolic nature. Native to central China, Giant Pandas inhabit mountain forests in provinces such as Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. They thrive in areas with abundant bamboo, which forms nearly their entire diet.

History

This coin is a Large Date specimen, a distinction that sets it apart within the 1993 mintage. During the early years of the Gold Panda Series, different mints produced coins with varying date styles, including Small Date and Large Date varieties. The Large Date coins, like this one, feature broader, more expansive numerals in the date mark.

Ordering

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