China Panda 1/4oz Gold Coin 1989
The 1/4oz China Panda is made of pure gold with a fineness of 999/1000.
Design/Appearance
Obverse:
Since 1982 the design has remained the same. The Temple of Heaven Harvest Hall with Chinese characters reading around the top. The stand for “People's Republic of China”. The year of issue „1989“ is shown at the bottom. The sizes of the year may vary showing two mints were involved.
Reverse:
A single seated panda is seen holding a bamboo branch leaning to the left. Under the Panda Chinese characters display the size, ¼, .999 and the nominal value of 25 in large numbers and the Yuan symbol to the right. At the very bottom of the coin the inscription “1/4 OZ Au“ can be read.
Mintage and Measurements:
Total of 271,688 coins minted.
The 1989 Panda in ¼ oz coin has a 22mm diameter and a thickness of 1.53mm.
Product Details:
Country of origin: China
Year of minting: 1989
Fineness: 999/1000
Fine weight: 7.78 g
Scratch resistance: Poor
Packing: Protective Mint-Sealed Pouch
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| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Issuer | China Gold Coin Incorporation |
| Manufacturer | China Mint |
| Series | China Panda |
| Purity | 999/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 1989 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 Yuan |
| Thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Mintage | 271688 |
| Packaging | sealed in original Packing |