China Panda 1/2oz Gold Coin 2000
With a frosted design this China Panda Gold Coin 2000 is made of ½ troy oz 99.9 fine gold. The design of the Temple of Heaven on obverse has not changed since 1982.
Design/Appearance
Obverse:
In the Temple of Heaven is a Hall of Prayers for Abundant Harvest shown against a black background. The temple is shown with Chinese characters within the outer rings reading on top meaning People's Republic of China. The year of issue “2000” is shown at the bottom.
Reverse:
The reverse depicts a sitting panda holding a bamboo shoot. All minting details are then shown above the panda inside the outer edge of the coin. Characters display metal “Au”, purity “.999“ and size “½ oz”. At the feet of the panda is shown the nominal value “50” and the Yuan sign.
Details
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A total of 20,811 coins were minted.
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½ oz coin has 27mm diameter.
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Coin thickness is 1.85mm
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Issuer | China Gold Coin Incorporation |
| Manufacturer | China Mint |
| Series | China Panda |
| Purity | 999/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2000 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 Yuan |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Mintage | 20811 |
| Packaging | sealed in original packing |