2023 China 30-gm Silver 40th Anniversary Panda NGC PF70UC First Day of Issue w/Silver Label & Tong Signature

China's Popular Silver Panada Series Celebrates 40 Years

2023 represents the 40th anniversary of the China Mint's famous Silver Panda coin series. Introduced in 1983 one year after the debut of the first gold panda coins, China's silver Panda series was met with immediate and immense popular acclaim. To commemorate this milestone, these special 40th Anniversary Proofs struck in Shanghai China pay homage to that original Silver Panda design created by renowned Chinese artist Yu Min, with a modern adaptation as seen through the eyes of well-known Chinese coin designer Ms. Tong Fang.

Incredible High Relief Designs Bring Images To Life

Though not a legal-tender coin, this 2023 Silver Panda 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal was struck in 30 grams of highly pure 99.9% silver and features incredible High Relief (HR) designs on both sides, so all of the rich detail literally leaps from the surfaces. The designs on both sides closely mimic the original images that appeared on the very first 1983 Silver Panda. But where Yu Min's designs were sharply designed line drawings, Tong Fang's modern adaptation pumps new life and incredible detail into the original 1983 "Bamboo Panda" design. The obverse depicts the Temple of Heaven, one of the most famous landmarks in China.

Another new element to this Silver Panda 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal makes it unique in the annals of modern numismatics. Unlike most modern coinage, the original 1983 Silver Panda coin did not include ANY specifications engraved along with the designs. To maintain the integrity of the original design, while still adhering to modern practices, the metal type, purity, and weight have been etched BY HAND along the outer edge at the six o'clock position on each of these 2023 Silver Panda 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medals!

Flawless Proofs From Among The First Issued

Each 30-Gram Silver Panda 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal also comes in gorgeous proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. What's more, each medal available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless 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. In addition, NGC has certified that these proofs are First Day of Issue (FDI) medals, a designation that means they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository by the release date or on the business day within 24 hours of the official release date.

Another special aspect of the coins available here is that each and every one has been sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder with an exclusive NGC silver Panda label that was personally signed by Tong Fang. Fang is renowned within the numismatic community for several of her Chinese commemorative designs as well as her previous Panda coin designs in 2019 and 2021. Plus, each medal will come in a "Chinese Red" Drawstring Pouch and accompanied by a numbered mint Certificate of Authenticity and a fact-filled storycard about the 40th Anniversary Panda.

Hurry, Just 2,500 Struck For The Entire World!

With a limited mintage of only 2,500 of these 2023 China 30-Gram Silver 40th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Proofs available for worldwide release—and even fewer available in Proof-70 Ultra Cameo condition with a First Day of Issue certification and a hand-signed label—you don't need a fortune cookie to tell you that these Silver Pandas are going to disappear quickly. Don't miss out, click one to your cart right now!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SILVER PANDA COINS - The designs on both sides closely mimic the original images on the first 1983 Silver Panda. The reverse features a modern adaptation of the original 1983 "Bamboo Panda" design created by renowned Chinese artist Yu Min, interpreted by noted Chinese designer Tong Fang. The obverse depicts the Temple of Heaven, one of the most famous landmarks in China.
• UNIQUE EDGE LETTERING - To maintain the integrity of the original design, yet still adhere to modern practice, the medal's metal type, purity, and weight have been etched along the outer edge at the six o'clock position.
• INCREDIBLE HIGH RELIEF ON BOTH SIDES - Both sides of this medal were struck in incredible High Relief (HR), so all of the rich detail literally leaps from the surfaces.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER - These 2023-dated Silver Panda 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medals were struck in 30 grams of highly pure 99.9% silver and measure 38.6 mm in diameter.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION - Your 2023 China 30-Gram Silver 40th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Medal has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION - NGC has certified that this proof is a First Day of Issue (FDI) medal, independent authentication that it was released by the mint during the premier day of the series' issue.
• SIGNED BY THE MEDAL'S DESIGNER - This commemorative medal has been sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a silver label that was personally signed by the coin's designer, Tong Fang.
• EXTREMELY SMALL LIMITED EDITION - The limited mintage for the 2023 China 30-Gram Silver 40th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Proof has been set at just 2,500 for worldwide release.

Just 2,500 of these 2023 China 30-Gram Silver 40th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Proofs have been struck for worldwide release. Act fast to get yours now in Proof-70 Ultra Cameo First Day of Issue condition signed by designer Tong Fang!