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

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.