2009 5 oz Chinese Silver Panda (Coin Specifications)

Coin Specifications

Diameter - 70 mm

Weight (including capsule) - 187.7 g or 6.035 oz.t

Face Value - 50 Yuan

Fineness - 99.9%

Finish - Proof

Maximum mintage - 10,000

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Counterfeit coin makers have become more advanced and more informed in printing COAs. Not only they align the correct name of the Governor of The People's Bank of China but also included the water mark on the paper, which shows a sitting Panda. However, the genuine water mark has slight imprint on the paper and that is probably the only difference.

2009 5 oz Chinese Silver Panda Obverse

2009 5 oz Chinese Silver Panda Reverse

As seen from above, the coin is housed in a special inter-locking capsule that locks and unlocks by turning.

2009 5 oz Chinese Silver Panda

5 oz Silver Panda coins were first issued in 1987 to 1995. During the first period of issue, the 5 oz version had a different design from the 1 oz version. The second period of 5 oz Silver Panda coins resumed in 2003. This time the 5 oz version has the same design as the 1 oz version except that it was proof struck.

A blue and white cardboard box

A brass hinged wooden case

The 5 oz coin housed in the wooden case with the COA

2009 Chinese Silver Panda (Shenzhen Guobao v.s. Shenyang Mint)

It has came to light that there are at least 2 variations of the 2009 Silver Panda coin. Shenzhen Guobao Mint uses a typical capsule that has 3 hitches that holds the coin in place. This can be seen from previously when Silver Panda coins were issued in sealed plastic pouch. It was observed that coins struck by Shenzhen Guobao Mint were more frosty and also the words '1 oz Ag .999' were given deeper strike than that of Shenyang Mint. It is not known to me whether Shanghai Mint produced any of these coins.

Shenyang Mint produced

Shenzhen Guobao Mint produced deeper strikes

Shenyang Mint produced

Shenzhen Guobao Mint produced

Vast differences can be spotted at the intersection of the black fur on the white near the neck and hind legs. Also, the white area of the leaves the panda is holding, the eyes and ears too.

Year 2009: Ox Fan-Shaped Chinese Silver Coin

Specifications:

1 oz 99.9% fineness

Face value - 10 Yuan

Mintage - 66,000

Obverse:

Reverse:

Price range (shipped): S$89 - 126

2009 Chinese Silver Panda

2009 Chinese Silver Panda Obverse

2009 Chinese Silver Panda Reverse

This coins weighs 37.0g or 1.19 oz.t together with the hard plastic capsule. It is observed that its edge is reed: '\\\\\\\\\\'.

The 2009 Chinese Silver Panda were issued on 28 Nov 2008 with the following mintage:

1 oz.t 40mm 10 Yuan BU 600000
5 oz.t 70mm 50 Yuan Proof 10000
1 kilo 100mm 300 Yuan Proof 4000

Total NGC graded: 3,012
MS70 (654); MS69 (2,003); MS68 (239); MS67 (76); MS66 (21); MS65 (6); MS64 (8); MS63 (4); MS62 (0); MS61 (1)