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2008 Chinese Silver Panda * 30g 10 Yuan * BU .999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin * Plus Free Capsule (Copy)
$89.99
🐼 2008 Chinese Silver Panda Coin 🐼
Near Perfect Mint Condition * BU in Free Capsule
Features two pandas nestled among bamboo
This 2008 Chinese Silver Panda is a visually stunning example of China’s celebrated bullion series, struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Known for its annually changing designs and artistic depth, the Panda series continues to captivate collectors around the globe.
This particular coin stands out for its exceptional contrast: the frosted reliefs are rendered in deep, crisp detail, rising elegantly from highly reflective fields. The result is a dramatic interplay of texture and light that gives the coin a proof-like appearance, despite being a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) strike.
🧾 Specifications
• Year: 2008
• Denomination: 10 Yuan
• Weight: 1 troy oz (≈31.1 grams)
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Thickness: 2.98 mm
• Composition: .999 fine silver
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: Reeded
• Condition: Near perfect mint, with crisp detail and light pinkish tone spot on reverse rim face * Top grade expected!
🏛️ Minting & Legacy
• Mint Origin: Produced by one of China’s official mints—Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Shenyang.
• Series Significance: The Panda series began in 1983, with each year offering a unique design. The 2008 edition is admired for its balanced composition, lifelike engraving, and elegant simplicity.
• Estimated Mintage: Approximately 600,000, though coins with this level of visual clarity and finish are notably scarce
🎨 Design & Artistic Details
• Obverse: Features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, a symbol of imperial architecture and cultural heritage. The inscription reads “中华人民共和国” (People’s Republic of China) with the year of issue below.
• Reverse: Showcases two pandas nestled among bamboo, a serene wildlife scene that captures the gentle nature of these iconic animals. The frosted figures are sharply defined and beautifully offset by the mirrored background.
🌟 Collector Appeal
• Collectors of wildlife-themed coins
• Investors seeking .999 fine silver bullion
• Enthusiasts of Chinese cultural and architectural symbolism
• Yearly Changing Design: Unlike many bullion coins, the Panda series features a new reverse design each year, making each release a unique collectible.
