The
first gold Panda coins were issued by China in 1982, and the
first silver Pandas appeared in 1983. Pandas have been issued
every year since in both gold and silver. The first palladium
Pandas were struck in 1989, but none have been produced since
then … until this year.
Only 8,000 proof ½ oz. pure palladium Panda 100
Yuan coins have been authorized by The People’s Bank
of China. Many people are calling this the “Kissing
Pandas” because of the loving portrayal of a mother
and its cub. The new palladium Pandas are far rarer than
their gold or silver counterparts. For instance 75,000 ½
oz. gold and 600,000 1 oz. silver Pandas have been authorized
for 2004.
Each
2004 ½ oz. 999 fine palladium Panda comes in a deluxe
presentation box, accompanied by a serial numbered certificate
of authenticity. They can be ordered for $255.00 each from official distributor PandaAmerica,
3460 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503. Credit
card orders can be placed by calling 800-4-PANDAS or on
our web site www.pandaamerica.com.
