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1991 1 oz Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan Large Date PCGS MS 69
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1991 1 oz Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan Large Date PCGS MS 69
Add a highly collectible early-era Panda to your holdings with the 1991 1 oz Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan Large Date PCGS MS 69. Issued by the People’s Republic of China, this iconic silver coin contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver and carries a 10 Yuan face value. Certified by PCGS as Mint State 69, this example offers excellent luster, sharp details, and near-flawless eye appeal, all preserved in a secure, tamper-resistant holder.
The Chinese Silver Panda series, first introduced in 1983, is one of the most influential and widely collected modern bullion programs in the world. Unlike most bullion coins, Pandas are renowned for their annually changing panda designs, a feature that has driven strong collector demand for decades. The 1991 issue comes from the series’ formative years, a period when mintages were lower and global interest in Chinese numismatics was rapidly expanding. Early Pandas like this one are especially valued for their classic styling and historical significance.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded by PCGS as Mint State 69
- Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
- Carries a face value of ¥10 Yuan
- Backed by the People's Republic of China
- Arrives in an official PCGS holder
- Obverse: Features the traditional Hall of Prayers in the Temple of Heaven along with the year of mintage.
- Reverse: Showcases a Panda sitting by a river, with his feet in the water, snacking on bamboo.
Why collect the 1991 Silver Panda Large Date?
In 1991, the Chinese Mint produced Panda coins with two distinct date styles: Large Date and Small Date. The Large Date variety features noticeably thicker and taller numerals in the year inscription on the reverse, making the date more prominent. Collectors actively seek out these varieties, as date size differences add an extra layer of numismatic interest and variety within the same year of issue
The 1991 1 oz Chinese Silver Panda Large Date PCGS MS 69 represents an excellent combination of silver value, early-series collectibility, and recognized variety status. Whether added to a Panda date set or a diversified world silver collection, this coin remains a standout example of modern Chinese minting history.
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