The official silver bullion issued by the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Silver Panda comes in a weight of 1/2 troy ounce to a special 1 kilogram design. The face value of the base coin (1 troy ounce) is 10 Yuan, with the value adjusting proportional to the silver weight.
The coins began production in the 1980s at a variety of regional mints, producing a variety of collectible coins. The Panda design variety each year and is distributed in a variety of formats, including proofs, un-circulated designs, special coloration and various weights.
The basic reverse design features the Temple of Heaven and symbolizes the roots of the modern Republic government. At 99.9% pure silver, the Panda series are highly valued collectible coins which are also distributed in general currency circulation. As the government has expanded over the past decade, it has introduced a number of specialized coins and centralized the distribution from the national Chinese Mint.