2017 China 5 Yuan 15 Gram Silver 35th Anniversary Panda NGC PF70UCAM

This Special 35^th Anniversary Panda Has a Ring to It

In 1982, the China Mint introduced the Gold Panda coin series to the world – a debut that instantly became a smash hit with collectors.  A year later the Silver Panda series was launched to equally popular acclaim. In the time since then, each year has delivered a new adorable design along with a wave of international demand. And now that China's government has removed restrictions on private gold and silver ownership, these cute coins have also become a domestic sensation with few ever leaving Asia for global distribution!

2017 marked the 35th anniversary of the Panda program, and the China Mint celebrated with this special Panda Proof struck in 15 grams of 99.9% silver. The proof brilliantly highlights the China Mint's ingenious craft with an accordion design of a cartoon panda. Nudge it from side to side and the Panda looks like it's moving! This clever creation is wreathed by rings and dates of the five-year eras within the coin's history.

Your coin will come certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition. It will be arrive in a black velvet bag and accompanied by all of its original government packaging. This coin is truly a “must own” proof from 2017 – don’t miss your chance to obtain this special 35^th Anniversary Silver Panda Proof!

• NEW DESIGN IN POPULAR SILVER PANDA SERIES – China’s annual Silver Panda Series features a one-year-only design each year. For its 35^th anniversary of the series, China paid tribute to each year through a series of rings emanating from the center design of a cuddly panda. The coin’s obverse features the traditional Temple of Heaven design and the year date and the inscriptions of “The People's Republic of China" and "35th Anniversary of the Issuance of China Panda Gold Coins" in Chinese.

• STRUCK IN PURE SILVER – These delightful Panda 35^th anniversary proofs are struck in 15 grams of 99.9% silver.

• LEGAL TENDER COINS – Each coin is a 5 Yuan legal-tender coin in China.

• GRADED IN PERFECT CONDITION – Your 2017 China 15 Gram Silver 35th Anniversary Panda Proof has been certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in near-perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended!

• STRICT LIMITED EDITION – The People’s Republic of China has set a strict limit of 200,000 for these coins, however, only a fraction typically are released outside Asia.

Like we said, demand for these proofs has been increasing rapidly each year. With this 35th anniversary proof set piquing interest around the globe, we're expecting the sets in our vault to disappear quickly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to continue (or start) your Panda collection – add one to your cart now!