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1989 5 Yuan 1/20 oz Gold Panda Coin - Small Date [BU]
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1989 5 Yuan 1/20 oz Gold Panda Coin - Small Date [BU]
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Description
The 1989 5 Yuan Gold Panda Small Date is one of the most distinctive coins in the entire series. It is the only Panda to feature an abstract background — a grid pattern occupies the reverse with not a bamboo leaf in sight. This bold design departure was never repeated, making it a genuine curiosity and a standout piece for serious collectors.
The Chinese Gold Panda programme launched in 1982 and quickly became one of the world's most collected bullion coin series, celebrated for its annually changing reverse designs. Each coin is struck in 24-carat gold and issued as legal tender by the People's Republic of China.
Specifications
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 Yuan |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1/20 oz (1.555 g) |
| Purity | .999 Fine Gold |
| Grade | BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) |
| Issuing Country | China |
| Variety | Small Date |
| Note | Unique abstract grid background — only year in the series without bamboo |