#54 • 1993 Chinese Five Yuan Gold Panda Coin

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

High bid $180.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $250-350 Origin: Shanghai, Shenyang, or Shenzhen China Denomination: 5 Yuan Year: 1993 Mint: Shanghai, Shenyang, or Shenzhen China Mints Grade/Condition: VG or F Metal: 99.99% Gold Weight (+/- 0.2g): 1.6 grams Additional Description: Issued in 1993, this Chinese Five Yuan Gold Panda coin represents one of the smaller yet highly regarded denominations within the long-running Panda series. The obverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, its elegant tiers precisely engraved to evoke the harmony and balance central to Chinese architectural tradition. The reverse portrays the nation’s cherished symbol, the panda, depicted in a quiet natural pose that conveys both innocence and dignity; a hallmark of the series’ evolving artistic style during the early 1990s. Believed to be in VG or F condition, the coin bears signs of circulation consistent with gentle handling over time, yet much of its design remains clearly discernible.