2003 China Panda Gold and Silver Coins New Design

PandaAmerica Corp.
www.pandaAmerica.com
3460 Torrance Blvd. Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503

Phone:	(800) 4 - PANDAS
	(800) 472 - 6327
	(310) 373 - 9647
Fax:	(310) 378 - 6024
Email:	info@pandaamerica.com

New Design for 2003 Panda Coins

The popularity of China's Panda coins owes a lot to the annual design changes since they were introduced in 1982. So it was somewhat surprising when a freeze of the design was announced with the 2001 issues … and thus the 2002 Pandas were identical to 2001. But collectors spoke up in behalf of annual changes, and China has responded by reversing their policy, and announcing new designs for the 2003 Pandas.

And there is another dramatic change that is not quite so apparent on the new silver and gold Pandas. They have diagonally reeded edges … in stark contrast to the usual vertical striations.

The realistic new Panda is shown facing, surrounded by its favorite food - bamboo. The reverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); it is the largest architectural complex extant in China.

The 2003 Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz. pure silver Panda is priced at $17.95. The pure gold Panda coins are available in standard sizes of 1/20 oz. at $40, 1/10 oz. at $55, 1/4 oz. at $120, 1/2 oz. at $225, and price on request for the 1 oz. coin. Orders are being accepted by official distributor PandaAmerica, 3460 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503; phone (800) 472-6327. Add $5 per order for shipping.

Prepared by Mel Wacks

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