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{{/presale}} {{#promotion_on}}Giant pandas live in limited mountain areas in central China, mostly in Sichuan, with smaller groups in Shaanxi and Gansu. They thrive in cool, damp forests between 5,000 and 10,000 feet where bamboo is plentiful year-round. China first featured the panda on its national bullion coins in 1982. Now, 1998 1 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins with Large Dates are offered online from BGASC.
Highlights:
These 1998 1 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins come sealed in plastic pouches for protection. The Large Date version includes larger numerals in the date design and was minted at the Shenyang Mint in 1998. The total mintage for both Large Date and Small Date coins that year was 20,507, with many later melted during the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1998 1 oz Gold Panda includes the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This well-known building, part of Beijings Temple of Heaven complex, has appeared on Panda coins since the series began in 1982. The design shows the structure from the base of its main stairs, highlighting its circular roofline.
Reverse
The reverse design of the 1998 Chinese Gold Panda displays a Giant Panda sitting on a rock with bamboo in its paw. This view reflects the species connection to its forest home. Panda habitats feature steep terrain with dense bamboo beneath tall conifers and hardwood trees, providing both food and cover.
History
Once spread across wider parts of China, giant pandas are now limited to small mountain areas. Habitat loss and human development have separated them into smaller groups with little contact between populations, reducing the movement and genetic diversity of the species.
Ordering
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