50 Yuan (Panda) 2005 front 50 Yuan (Panda) 2005 back
50 Yuan (Panda) 2005 photo
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50 Yuan Panda

2005 year
Silver (.999) 155.52 g 70 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.52 g
Diameter
70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58045
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Panda and cub eating bamboo

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
5 oz Ag .999
50元

Interesting fact

The 2005 People's Republic of China 50 Yuan Panda silver coin features a unique design that showcases the iconic giant panda, a symbol of China and an endangered species. The coin's obverse side features the Beijing Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the reverse side features a panda bear holding a bamboo stem, highlighting the country's commitment to conservation efforts. With a limited mintage of 60,000 coins, this .999 silver coin is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and panda enthusiasts alike.