2020 China ANA World's Fair Panda 50g Silver NGC PF70 UC FDI Tong Fang Signature

Description

This is the 2020 China Pittsburgh ANA World's Fair of Money Show Panda 50g Silver Proof Medal NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Day Emergency Cancellation ANA Tong Fang Signed Label.
Is coming with the original numbered certificate of authenticity, the show flyer and the pouch (refer to the attached listing photos).
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Since 2015, Show Pandas have been among the most sought after series among collectors. The coins feature one year only designs that celebrate both the host city of the show and the beloved animal that has long been a symbol of the issuing nation. Although the 2020 ANA World's Fair of Money was cancelled because of the worldwide pandemic, the first time a show has been cancelled since the end of World War II, production of these medals proceeded. Part of a mintage of just 999 pieces, this medal was struck from 50g of .999 fine silver at the New Century Mint.
Striking City of Bridges Design by Tong Fang
Tong Fang designed the obverse. A mother panda and her cub stand next to each other looking at each other lovingly. To the right of the baby is the logo of the ANA, which is covered with gold ink. The date, "2020," is included near the bottom. Inscriptions on the right along the rim provide the weight and purity of this piece in English and Chinese. The design of this face mimics the 2004 Panda coin, as that was the last time that the ANA event was held in Pittsburgh.
Tong Fang's reverse design honors the city that was to host the event. Feng's design features different bridges that span Pittsburgh's three rivers. There are inscriptions along the rim at the top in Chinese characters. English inscriptions on this read, "ANA WORLD'S FAIR OF MONEY" on the left and "PITTSBURGH CITY OF BRIDGES" on the right.
Impeccable PF70 UC First Day - ANA with Tong Fang Signed Label
This medal earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's (NGC's) highest grade, Proof 70, which means that it appears perfect even under 5x magnification. It was also certified Ultra Cameo, which means that it exhibits particularly sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields on both faces. This information comes provided on a label that was hand signed by Tong Fang.
Year of Issue:
2020
Mint:
New Century Mint
Grading Service:
NGC
Grade:
PF70
Designation:
UC
Release Type:
First Day - ANA
Finish:
Proof
Label/Signature:
Tong Fang Signed Label
Composition:
Silver
Purity:
0.999
Display Weight:
50 g
Weight in Grams:
50 g
Weight in Ounces:
1.608 oz
Diameter:
40 mm
Country:
China
Currency:
N/A
Mintage:
999
Obverse Design:
Panda Mother & Cub / ANA seal
Reverse Design:
Pittsburgh Bridges Scene / ANA
Reverse Designer/Engraver:
Tong Fang