2021 China New Year Celebration Panda Ultra High Relief 1 oz Gold Proof Medal Scarce and Unique Coin Division NGC PF70 UC First Day of Issue

Why purchase this flawless 1 oz. Gold Proof 2021 Ultra High Relief New Year Celebration Panda Medal?

The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China, marked by a two week period of banquets, parades and festivals. At the start of a new twelve year lunar cycle in 2020, a low mintage Panda series in celebration of the New Year debuted. The second release of the New Year Celebration Panda series features a new design to welcome the 2021 Year of the Ox.

• This 2021 New Year Celebration medal contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine gold.
• The medal was struck at the New Century Mint in Shanghai, China.
• The medal measures 28 mm in diameter, featuring a dazzling proof finish.
• The medal's reverse surface is slightly concave, lending astounding depth to the ultra high relief imagery.
• The medal earned the coveted First Day of Issue designation.
• Only 188 pieces will be minted.
• The medal is paired with a bonus 10 gram 2021 Lunar Year of the Ox silver foil "luck and prosperity" note (printed at the Shanghai Mint) in a classic "Chinese Red" envelope.

Picturesque Tribute to the New Year

Obverse: The obverse depicts a meticulously detailed segment of the Great Wall of China, surrounded by thriving foliage. The outline of a mountain range appears in the background, with stylized clouds above. Inscribed "2021" below.

Reverse: The head of a dancing dragon is depicted on the reverse behind a young panda. The Chinese character "Fu" appears before them, which is a blessing for good luck, prosperity and happiness in the coming year. Inscriptions include "CHINESE NEW YEAR PANDA" and "1 OZ AU .999."

Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Excellence

Submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for grading within twenty-four hours of release, this 2021 China New Year Celebration Ultra High Relief 1 oz. Gold Panda Proof Medal carries a coveted First Day of Issue certification label featuring a Chinese New Year themed design. The medal is sealed in a NGC holder, its flawless strike, pristine surfaces and high contrast finishes earning the perfect grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC). The graded medal is nestled in a deluxe wooden presentation case, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and story card describing the cultural significance of the Chinese New Year.

This extremely low mintage 1 oz. 2021 New Year Celebration Panda Gold Proof Ultra High Relief Medal deserves a place in your collection!