2018 China 30 gram 10 Yuan Silver Panda | NGC MS70 First Releases | Black Core

Description

2018 China 30 gram 10 Yuan Silver Panda | NGC MS70 First Releases  | Black Core
'2018 China S10Y | Panda | First Releases
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MS 70
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4646792-050
'
This/these coin(s)have the NGC coveted
'First Releases'
designation.  Strike is very strong.
Contains 30 grams (.9645 oz) of .999 fine Silver.
Obverse:
Depicts 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 completed with the year of issue, 2018.
Reverse:
Features a large portrait of the Giant Panda eating a bamboo shoot.
Sovereign coin, with a face value of 10 yuan, backed by the Chinese government.
NGC Panda climbing a tree logo on label (see pics) with black core.
The coin in the pictures (
4646792-050
)
is the coin you are buying.   Other 'stock' photos also used.
Coin holder is in perfect shape - has been stored in a coin protective bag.
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Additional Information below courtesy of  APMEX and other web sites (public)
Product Details
The Silver Panda is a treasured collectible for its yearly changing design. In 2016, this series changed to match the metric system. The 1 oz Silver Panda was replaced with this 30 gram Silver Panda, still containing .999 fine Silver.
The Silver Pandas were first minted in 1983. The first 3 years of mintage were in proof quality condition, and had a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces for each year. No Silver Pandas were struck in 1986, but they have been minted every year since then. Each year, the design of the panda changes making them highly collectible. The only year they didn’t change design was 2002, which used the same design as 2001.
The People’s Republic of China issues and guarantees the quality of each Silver Panda coin. Silver Panda coins are minted from several mints each year. Those mints include but are not limited to Shenzhen, Shanghai and Shenyang. Unlike the U.S. Mint, these Chinese Mints do not incorporate mint marks to distinguish the difference between each mint. Instead, these mints are known for having minor differences in the design of the coin such as font size, bamboo length and designs of the temple in certain year’s mintages. With the annual change in design, and unique mint variations, the price of Silver Pandas appreciated over time making them highly sought after by collectors and investors.
Silver Pandas in the Precious Metals Market
Silver Pandas, launched in 1983, were struck in proof editions for the first three years. Those proof coins boasted a strictly limited mintage of 10,000 per year. In 1986, no Silver Pandas were produced, though they have been minted each year since. The reverse artwork on the Silver Panda changes annually, featuring a new panda scene, making them extremely desirable to collectors. However, in 2002, the China Gold Coin Corporations flirted with the idea of stopping the annual design change on the Silver Pandas, and repeated the 2001 artwork. The coin world voiced its displeasure and the yearly changing artwork resumed in 2003.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Year:
2018
Grade:
MS70 First Releases
Grade Service :
NGC
Denomination:
10 Yuan
Mint Mark:
N/A
Metal Content:
0.9645 troy oz
Purity:
.999
Precious Metal:
Silver
Thickness:
2.98 mm (0.117 in)
Diameter:
40 mm (1.52 in)