1987-Y 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin (Sealed)

Description

1987-Y 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin (Sealed)

The Chinese Gold Panda Series has been a staple for collectors and investors since its introduction in 1982. Initially, the series featured Troy ounce-based weights with lower face values than those issued after 2001. The inaugural release included 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz gold coins, with the 1/20 oz denomination added in 1983. Right now, JM Bullion is pleased to offer the 1987-Y 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins for purchase online.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a sealed plastic pouch!
• Marks the 6th year of the Gold Panda Series!
• Contains 1/20 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 5 Yuan as assigned by China.
• The obverse showcases the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests.
• The reverse features a panda drinking from a pond.
• Includes the Y mint mark from the Shenyang Mint.

Each 1987-Y 1/20 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin is housed in a sealed plastic pouch for protection. The presence of the Y mint mark confirms its production at the Shenyang Mint. While 1987 was the sixth overall issue of Gold Pandas, it was just the fifth release of the 1/20 oz Gold Panda as this option debuted in 1983, one year after the program’s launch.

A Giant Panda’s habitat typically ranges between 5,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation within China’s mountainous central provinces. These areas are characterized by temperate broadleaf and mixed forests that feature dense bamboo understories. These regions are ideal for pandas, offering misty, humid environments, thick vegetation, and ample water sources in the form of numerous streams.

The obverse of the 1987-Y Chinese Gold Panda features the long-standing design used throughout the series. It showcases the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests, a prominent structure within Beijing’s Temple of Heaven complex. This iconic image has remained a constant in the Gold Panda Series since its inception in 1982.

For the reverse of the 1987-Y 1/20 oz Gold Panda Coin, the design captures a charming scene of a giant panda beside a small pond. The panda is depicted leaning down to take a drink, creating gentle ripples in the water. Bamboo shoots emerge in the background, reinforcing the natural habitat of these beloved creatures.