#53 • 1984 Chinese Panda Ten Yuan 1/10 Ozt Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $350.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $400-500 Origin: Shanghai, China Denomination: 10 Yuan Year: 1984 Mint: Shanghai Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 99.99% Gold Weight (+/- 0.2g): 3.1 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1984, this 1/10 oz Chinese Gold Panda belongs to the formative years of the series that quickly gained international esteem for its artistry and refinement. The obverse depicts the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, an enduring symbol of imperial China and a masterpiece of Ming dynasty architecture, with the year of issue finely inscribed below. The reverse presents the endearing image of a panda, rendered with the delicacy and naturalism that came to define the series and distinguish it from other contemporary bullion coinage. Believed to be in F or VF condition, the coin shows gentle circulation while preserving much of its original charm and detail.