Obverse: The centre of the coin depicts the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, one of China's most celebrated architectural and cultural landmarks. Above the building appears the Chinese inscription “中华人民共和国” (“People's Republic of China”), while the year of issue, 2008, is displayed below.
Reverse: The design features two giant pandas. In the foreground, the mother panda is walking, while her cub sits behind her with its front paws resting on her back. Both pandas are partially gilded, making their figures stand out against the silver background. Bamboo leaves and vegetation complete the composition. The upper inscription “1oz Ag .999” indicates the coin's silver weight and fineness, while the denomination “10元” appears below.
About the coin: The 2008 China 10 Yuan “Panda” silver coin belongs to one of the world's most renowned precious-metal bullion and collector coin series. The series is distinguished by its almost annually changing panda designs, giving each year's release a unique artistic character.
The 2008 design features a mother panda and her cub, symbolising maternal care, closeness and harmony with nature. The giant panda is one of China's most recognisable animals and an important symbol of the country's natural heritage.
The year 2008 also holds special significance in Chinese history, as Beijing hosted the Summer Olympic Games, drawing worldwide attention to China's culture and heritage.
Struck from .999 fine silver, the coin weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) and measures 40 mm in diameter. Its partial gilding highlights the panda figures and creates a decorative contrast between the golden and silver elements. This coin is an attractive addition to collections of Chinese numismatics, panda-themed coins and precious metals.
