Obverse: The centre of the coin depicts the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, one of China's most famous architectural landmarks. Above the building appears the Chinese inscription “中华人民共和国” (“People's Republic of China”), while the year of issue, 1996, is displayed below.
Reverse: The centre of the coin features a seated giant panda holding and eating a bamboo branch, accompanied by a panda cub. Both pandas are highlighted with a golden coating that contrasts with the silver background of the coin. The composition also includes bamboo leaves, vegetation, the denomination “10元” and the inscription “.999 1oz Ag”, indicating the silver fineness and weight.
About the coin: The 1996 China 10 Yuan “Panda” silver coin belongs to one of the world's best-known bullion and collector coin series. Chinese Panda coins are distinguished by their annually changing panda designs, celebrating the beauty of these animals and their importance in Chinese culture.
The 1996 design features a mother panda and her cub, symbolising maternal care, tranquillity and harmony with nature. The partial gilding highlights the animals and creates a striking contrast between the silver and golden elements.
The coin is struck from .999 fine silver, weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) and measures 40 mm in diameter. It is an attractive collectible from the world of Chinese numismatics, distinguished by its characteristic panda design and decorative gilding.
