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 $350 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.