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1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan NGC MS 68 obverse showing panda among bamboo in NGC slab cert 8451843-001

1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan (1/4 oz) NGC MS 68

1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan 1/4 oz NGC MS 68 — Gem Uncirculated

  • Certified MS 68 by NGC — a gem-grade example of the 1986 Gold Panda series
  • Struck in 0.999 fine gold, weighing 1/4 troy oz (0.25 oz AGW)
  • 25 Yuan face value issued by the People's Republic of China
  • Obverse features a giant panda among bamboo; reverse depicts the Temple of Heaven
  • Second year of the 1/4 oz Gold Panda denomination — early series collectible

Specifications

Year
1986
Country of Origin
People's Republic of China
Series
Chinese Gold Panda
Face Value
25 Yuan
Metal
Gold
Fineness
0.999
Weight
1/4 troy oz (0.25 oz AGW)
Grade
NGC MS 68
NGC Cert #
8451843-001
SKU
NGC-8451843-001
Metal type
Gold

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1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan (1/4 oz) NGC MS 68

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Encapsulated in NGC tamper-evident slab, NGC cert #8451843-001

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Description

The 1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan is a 1/4 troy oz coin struck in 0. 999 fine gold and issued by the People's Republic of China. Graded MS 68 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC, cert #8451843-001), this gem-uncirculated example represents one of the finest survivors from the early years of the beloved Gold Panda series, which debuted in 1982 and quickly became one of the world's most widely collected modern gold coin programs. The reverse showcases a giant panda among bamboo stalks, a design that changes annually, making each year's issue unique and individually sought after by collectors. The obverse displays the iconic Temple of Heaven in Beijing, framed by the Chinese inscription for "People's Republic of China" and the 1986 date. The denomination of 25 元 (yuan) appears on the reverse alongside the coin's fineness and weight inscriptions. Sealed in an NGC tamper-evident holder with holographic security label on the reverse, this coin arrives fully protected and registry-ready for serious Gold Panda collectors pursuing high-grade early-date examples.

Frequently asked questions

This 1986 China Gold Panda 25 Yuan is struck in 0.999 fine gold and contains 1/4 troy oz (0.25 oz) of actual gold weight. Both the fineness and weight are inscribed directly on the coin's reverse alongside the panda design.
MS 68 on the Sheldon scale denotes gem uncirculated condition with only the slightest imperfections visible under magnification. For a 1986 Gold Panda, MS 68 represents a particularly high-quality survivor from the early years of this series, making it desirable for registry-set collectors.
The obverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with the inscription 'People's Republic of China' in Chinese characters and the year 1986. The reverse depicts a giant panda among bamboo, along with the 25 yuan denomination and gold fineness markings — a design unique to the 1986 issue.
Yes. The Chinese Gold Panda series launched in 1982 and remains one of the most actively collected modern gold programs worldwide. Each annual issue features a new panda design, making date-specific examples like this 1986 25 Yuan particularly sought after by series collectors building complete date sets.

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