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The Panda Coin Buyer's Guide

Gold and Silver Panda Coin Buyer's Guide Book

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The Silver Panda

Brilliant uncirculated silver Pandas are one of the most popular and affordable ways to collect Panda Coins. They are large enough (the 10 Yuan 1 oz. coins are 40mm in diameter compared to 32mm for the 1 oz. gold Panda Coins) to make it easy to appreciate the beauty of the design. Another appealing feature of the Pandas is the different design on each year (except 2001 and 2002).

The silver Pandas were also minted in large enough quantities that prices are generally below $100, with many years available for $30-$50. That does not, however, mean that these coins are merely bullion pieces. Several dates from 2000 and earlier are not at all easy to locate. Assembling a collection of high-grade Pandas can also be a challenge, as some strikes are decidedly better than others. These factors makes collecting the entire run of silver Pandas quite interesting and suggests that prices may continue to appreciate as more collectors discover this lovely series.

Besides the 1 ounce silver BU Pandas, the Chinese Mint has released silver proof Pandas in 1/2 oz., 1 oz., 5 oz., 12 oz. and kilogram (32.15 oz.) sizes.

Notes:

There are several different figures for mintages that have been published. Record keeping at the Chinese Mint in its earlier years seems to have been somewhat haphazard. Therefore the numbers shown here should be considered as guides rather than exact mintages.

Average prices are based on completed online auctions during October-November 2008. Prices are for uncirculated coins. Certified coin prices prices are noted, if any sales took place. Dealer prices may be higher than auction sales, but keep in mind that dealers include assurances of authenticity and/or grade that may not be available from online sellers.

~PA~

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Silver Panda Coins of China:
Brilliant Uncirculated

Diameter = 40mm; weight = 1 Troy ounce, or 31.1 grams

Prices are for January 2010.
Current prices will fluctuate with the price of silver.
Average silver price = $17.73/oz. in January 2010

Roll your mouse over the coins to see the obverse side with The Temple of Heaven in Beijing design. Photos courtesy of CGC Coins

1989 Silver Panda

1989
Mintage: 255,000
Average: $34.36
Lo-Hi: $24.00–$1,050.00
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-70 = $1,050.00

1990 Silver Panda

1990
Mintage: 200,000
Average: $37.89
Lo-Hi: $22.50–$79.95
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $79.95

1991 Silver Panda

1991
Mintage: 100,000
Average: $78.00
Lo-Hi: $37.86–$131.10
Highest Certified Coin:
PCGS MS-69 = $131.00

1992 Silver Panda

1992
Mintage: 100,000
Average: $76.64
Lo-Hi: $32.95-$238.00
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $238.00

1993 Silver Panda

1993
Mintage: 120,000
Average: $59.48
Lo-Hi: $32.00-$147.49
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $147.49

1994 Silver Panda

1994
Mintage: 100,000
Average: $63.20
Lo-Hi: $30.95-$150.00
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $150.00

1995 Silver Panda

1995
Mintage: 168,000
Average: $41.15
Lo-Hi: $24.50-$177.50
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-69 = $177.50

1996 Silver Panda

1996
Mintage: Unknown
Average: $34.42
Lo-Hi: $21.50-$69.99
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $69.99

1997 Silver Panda

1997
Mintage: Unknown
Average: $34.05
Lo-Hi: $21.50–$59.95
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $59.95

1998 Silver Panda

1998
Mintage:100,000
Average: $48.00
Lo-Hi: $29.99–$74.50
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $74.50

1999 Silver Panda

1999
Mintage: unknown
Average: $88.50
Lo-Hi: $35.00–$350.00
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC MS-69 = $350.00

2000 Silver Panda

2000 (Frosty)
Mintage: unknown
Average: $102.73
Lo-Hi: $41.00–$177.72
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-69 = $177.72

2000 Silver Panda

2000 (Mirror)
Mintage: unknown
Average: $193.17
Lo-Hi: $94.94 –$313.07
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $279.95

2001 Silver Panda

2001
Mintage: 500,000
Average: $36.06
Lo-Hi: $27.09-$59.95
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $59.95

2001 Silver Panda

2001D
Mintage: unknown
Average: $36.20
Lo-Hi: $26.00–$45.19
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $42.25

2002 Silver Panda

2002
Mintage: 500,000
April 2009 Average: $37.63
Lo-Hi: $19.50–$203.50
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-70 = $203.50

2003 Silver Panda

2003
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $39.47
Lo-Hi: $25.99–$88.00
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-69 = $88.00

2004 Silver Panda

2004
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $34.85
Lo-Hi: $16.50-$203.50
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-70 = $203.50

2005 Silver Panda

2005
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $33.17
Lo-Hi: $19.13–$114.99
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-70 = $114.99

2006 Silver Panda

2006
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $34.41
Lo-Hi: $24.00–$71.00
Highest Certified Coins:
NGC MS-69 = $71.00

2007 Silver Panda

2007
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $35.93
Lo-Hi: $21.59–$129.99
Highest Certified Coin:
NGC-70 $129.99

2008 Silver Panda

2008
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $31.76
Lo-Hi: $14.50–$179.99
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-70 = $129.95

2009 Silver Panda

2009
Mintage: 600,000
Average: $31.76
Lo-Hi: $14.50–$179.99
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-70 = $129.95

2010 Silver Panda

2010
Mintage: 800,000
Average: $31.76
Lo-Hi: $14.50–$179.99
Highest Certified Coins:
PCGS MS-70 = $129.95