China Panda 1/2oz Gold Coin 2003
After having the same panda design in 2001 and 2002 this year has a new panda motif reverting back to the annual changing panda designs. The 2003 edition has an edge bar and is made from 999/1000 fine gold.
Design/Appearance
The Obverse:
With a darkened background with a lighter sky The Hall of Prayers for Abundant harvest In the Temple of Heaven is shown. The design is shown with Chinese characters reading on the top on a widened edge bar “People's Republic of China”. The year of issue “2003” is shown at the bottom in large numerals.
Reverse:
An adult panda holding and eating a bamboo shoot in a bamboo forest. All minting details are then shown above the panda to the right. Chinese characters display size, “1/2 oz”, metal “Au” and purity ”.999”. At the base are the nominal value of “200” and sign for “Yuan”.
Details
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A total of 25,000 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 | 2003 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 200 Yuan |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Mintage | 25000 |
| Packaging | sealed in original packing |