{"product_id":"2016-chinese-silver-panda-10-yuan-30g-999-silver-bullion-coin-shenzhen-guobao-mint","title":"2016 Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan 30g .999 Silver Bullion Coin – Shenzhen Guobao Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarking an important change in one of the world’s most recognisable precious-metal programmes, the \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Chinese Silver Panda\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first standard Silver Panda issued using a metric weight of 30 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck from \u003cstrong\u003e30 grams of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.9645 Troy ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e, this landmark release features a beautifully detailed giant panda resting across the branches of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued under the authority of the People’s Bank of China with a legal-tender denomination of \u003cstrong\u003e10 Yuan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coin combines internationally recognised Chinese imagery with an important place in the development of the Silver Panda series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe First Metric Silver Panda\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore 2016, the standard Chinese Silver Panda contained one full Troy ounce of silver. For the 2016 precious-metal coin programme, China replaced the traditional Troy-ounce measurements with metric weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard Silver Panda was consequently changed from one Troy ounce, or approximately 31.10 grams, to precisely \u003cstrong\u003e30 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes the 2016 coin particularly notable as the first release of the metric Silver Panda format that continues to be used today. It represents a clear dividing point within the series and has additional appeal amongst collectors building complete Panda date collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe 2016 Giant Panda Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panda side depicts a solitary giant panda resting across a sturdy tree branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panda is shown gripping the branch with its paws whilst looking outward, with the detailed engraving capturing its distinctive facial markings, fur and relaxed posture. A textured bamboo forest fills the background, creating an attractive sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s denomination of \u003cstrong\u003e10 Yuan\u003c\/strong\u003e appears below the branch, alongside the inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e“30g Ag .999”\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its weight, metal and silver purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of contrasting frosted and reflective finishes helps separate the panda from its surroundings and showcases the detailed engraving for which the Chinese Panda series is recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemple of Heaven Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opposing side features the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eHall of Prayer for Good Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e, located within Beijing’s historic Temple of Heaven complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe circular triple-gabled building is portrayed from the front, with its surrounding stone terraces and steps rendered in fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese inscription for the \u003cstrong\u003ePeople’s Republic of China\u003c\/strong\u003e appears around the upper border, whilst the date \u003cstrong\u003e“2016”\u003c\/strong\u003e is displayed below the Temple of Heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis celebrated landmark has appeared throughout the Chinese Panda bullion series, providing a consistent visual link between the annually changing releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThirty Grams of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 grams of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.9645 Troy ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts combination of precious-metal content, legal-tender status, one-year-only panda artwork and importance as the inaugural metric issue gives the 2016 Silver Panda appeal to both bullion buyers and international coin collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard 2016 30g silver issue had a maximum authorised mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e8,000,000 coins worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Silver Panda Bullion Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e People’s Bank of China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shenzhen Guobao Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e People’s Republic of China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e .999 fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-ounce equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.9645 Troy ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Yuan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.98mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated bullion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000,000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective acrylic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBullion \u0026amp; Collectable Condition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is supplied as an ungraded bullion coin in a protective acrylic capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a bullion and collectable product originally issued in 2016, the coin may display minor contact marks, light scratches, surface spotting, natural toning or other small imperfections resulting from production, handling or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe protective capsule may also show light marks or signs of handling. 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