1988 1/2 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin (Sealed)

Introduced by the Chinese Mint in 1982, the Gold Panda series began with four sizes and added a fifth size in 1983. The series is admired for its annually updated artwork featuring the Giant Panda, a characteristic that has inspired many other coin programs around the globe. BGASC is pleased to offer 1988 1/2 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins for purchase online. **Highlights:** - **Ships inside sealed plastic pouches!** - **7th release in the Gold Panda Series!** - Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure gold. - Holds a face value of 50 Yuan, backed by China. - Obverse depicts the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. - Reverse shows a Giant Panda reaching for bamboo. Each 1988 1/2 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin comes sealed in a protective plastic pouch. Originally struck in Troy ounces, this series switched to grams in 2016, with the 1/2 oz coin becoming a 15-gram coin. **Obverse** The obverse side of the 1988 1/2 oz Gold Panda Coin features the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This significant temple is part of the Temple of Heaven complex in Beijing, a well-known Taoist site celebrated for its history and design. **Reverse** On the reverse, youll find a Giant Panda seated and reaching for a bamboo stalk. The intricate design uses different finishes to create contrast between the pandas black and white fur, a beloved feature of the Gold Panda series that brings the coins artwork to life. **History** One intriguing fact about the Giant Panda is its sixth digitan adaptation that functions as a thumb. This additional digit enables the panda to grasp bamboo with ease. Known for its love of bamboo, the panda spends up to 14 hours daily eating, often consuming more than 20 pounds of bamboo each day. **Ordering** If you have any questions about buying gold, BGASC customer service is ready to assist at 888-992-4272, online via our web chat, and by email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.