2000–2020 Smithsonian® 20-oz Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof NGC PF70UC First Day of Issue

Celebrate 20 Years of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian

2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian’s arrival at the Smithsonian® National Zoo. It’s an important anniversary, as the pandas are technically on loan from China’s Chengdu province, and were set to return home in 2021 prior to the birth of their new cub. To celebrate this anniversary, the Smithsonian has authorized the release of the special anniversary panda silver proof.

A Beautiful Family of Pandas

Struck in twenty ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, this 20th anniversary medal displays the Smithsonian Castle and the Great Wall of China on the obverse side. The reverse, designed by Chinese coin designer Tong Fang, features momma panda Mei Xiang and papa panda Tian Tian along with their newborn cub, Xiao Qi Ji — the “little miracle” — who was born on August 21, 2020. Ms. Tong is known for crafting the 2019 and 2021 China Panda one-year-only reverse designs.

Worldwide Exclusive Release

Your 2000–2020 Smithsonian Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (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 your Silver Panda is a First Day of Issue (FDI) release, a designation that means it was 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.

The exquisite craftsmanship of the design and the its proof finish makes this heart-warming piece something that Panada collectors all over the world will want to add to their collections. Unfortunately, the limited edition for this magnificent proof has been set at just 200. The good new s for you, however, is that they are available exclusively through GovMint. Don’t delay; add this officially authorized Silver Panda Proof to your collection today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• A CELEBRATION OF PANDAS IN AMERICA – This proof celebrates the 20th anniversary of the arrival of pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian’s arrival at the Smithsonian® National Zoo and features design showing the two pandas as well as the Smithsonian Castle and the Great Wall of China.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 2000–2020 Smithsonian Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof was struck in 20 ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 90 mm in diameter.
• OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY THE SMITHSONIAN – These 2000–2020 Smithsonian Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proofs are fully approved and officially licensed by the Smithsonian®.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2000–2020 Smithsonian Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that your Silver Panda is a First Day of Issue (FDI) release, independent authentication that your coin was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue.
• EXTREMELY LIMITED RELEASE – The limited edition for the 2000–2020 Smithsonian Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof has been set at just 200 — and they are available exclusively through GovMint and its marketing partners.

Don’t miss out on the officially licensed 2000–2020 Smithsonian® Twenty-Ounce Silver National Zoo 20th Anniversary Panda Proof. Get yours now!