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2016 5 oz Chinese Proof Silver Panda Bao Bao & Bei Bei Smithsonian NGC PF 69
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2016 5 oz Chinese Proof Silver Panda Bao Bao & Bei Bei Smithsonian NGC PF 69
Celebrate the longstanding connection between China, giant pandas, and the Smithsonian with the 2016 5 oz Chinese Proof Silver Panda Bao Bao & Bei Bei Smithsonian NGC PF 69. Struck by the Shenzhen Guobao Mint as part of a special Smithsonian collaboration, this impressive medal contains 5 troy oz of .999 fine silver and was produced in a remarkably limited mintage of only 1,000 pieces. Professionally certified by NGC as PF 69, this example offers near-perfect Proof quality together with substantial silver content and an engaging panda conservation theme.
Giant pandas have been an important part of the Smithsonian National Zoo's history since the first pair arrived in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Over the decades, Smithsonian scientists have worked alongside Chinese researchers on panda reproduction, biology, habitat conservation, and other initiatives intended to protect the species.
Among the pandas born at the National Zoo were Bao Bao, born in 2013, and her younger brother Bei Bei, born in 2015. This special 2016 issue celebrates the siblings while reflecting the broader relationship between Chinese panda conservation efforts and the Smithsonian.
Specifications:
- Graded by NGC as PF 69
- Limited mintage of 1,000
- Made from .999 fine silver, with a weight of 5 troy oz
- Proof finish
- Produced by the Shenzhen Guobao Mint
- Arrives in an official NGC coin holder
- Obverse: Depicts the Smithsonian Castle and the Great Wall of China with the year of mintage.
- Reverse: Features the giant panda Bei Bei along with his older sister Bao Bao. She is above him looking down.
With a production of only 1,000 pieces, this Smithsonian Panda release offers the kind of limited availability that can make specialized Chinese issues particularly interesting to collectors. Its combination of five ounces of .999 fine silver, NGC PF 69 certification, and the Bao Bao and Bei Bei Smithsonian connection gives it strong appeal for collectors of Chinese Panda issues, wildlife-themed silver, and limited-mintage modern medals. Bullion Exchanges also offers a broad selection of Certified world coins, and popular silver bullion for expanding your collection.
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