2013 China 1 oz Silver Panda MS-69 PCGS

Description

Coin Highlights: Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver. PCGS encapsulation protects and guarantees the MS-69 condition of the coin. Labels and core colors of our choice. Obverse: Depicts the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing encircled by the phrase "People's Republic of China" in Chinese and the year 2013. Reverse: Features a trio of pandas drinking at the local watering hole. Guaranteed by the People's Bank of China. Display your certified Silver Panda in style by adding a presentation box to your order. The Chinese Panda series is popular around the world for its unique designs and quality minting. Add this MS-69 1 oz Silver Panda coin to your cart today!The giant panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. Giant pandas will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion.The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, but also in neighboring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming, deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of the lowland areas where it once lived.While the dragon has often served as China's national symbol, internationally the giant panda appears at least as commonly. As such, it is becoming widely used within China in international contexts.When people think of China, they often think of the panda. The Chinese regard them as a symbol for friendship and peace. The panda has an important place in Chinese culture and history. In the Xizhou Dynasty, the panda was described as an invincible animal, as strong as a tiger. As a tribute to kings and e