1987 1 oz China Panda .999 Gold Coin
The 1987 edition of the "Panda" gold coin breaks away from the cartoonish decorative style of earlier designs. It features a giant panda leisurely drinking water in its natural habitat, showcasing a lively and endearing pose. The depiction captures the panda's unique characteristics—its gentle clumsiness paired with an alert agility, and its playful charm, making it irresistibly adorable. **Coin Highlights:** - Contains 1 oz of 99.9% fine Gold. - The **only year** to feature the **Shanghai "S" mintmark** - Reverse: Features a **panda drinking from a river** against a backdrop of bamboo. - Obverse: It features the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, encircled by the phrase "People's Republic of China" in Chinese and the year of issue. - The legal tender which guaranteed by the People's Bank of China.