World silver · Storage guide
Best storage options for the Silver Panda
China's Silver Panda shares the annually changing design of its gold counterpart. The modern one-ounce silver coin is 40 mm across, so it takes the H40 direct fit capsule.
1 oz Silver Panda (40 mm)
Fractional Silver Panda (19 mm)
Silver Panda specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Designs
| Year | Design | Designer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every year | A new panda reverse each year, with the Temple of Heaven on the obverse | — | [1] |
Key facts and key dates
- In 2016 Pandas moved to metric weights: gold in 30g, 15g, 8g, 3g and 1g, and silver in 30g (0.9645oz) rather than 31.1g. [2][3]
- 2015 Pandas omitted the weight and fineness from the coin. [1]
- The 1983 to 1985 silver proofs weighed 27g. [2]
- The 2016 silver Panda mintage was 8,000,000. [1]
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Sources
Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the Silver Panda?
The Silver Panda comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1 oz Silver Panda (40 mm); Fractional Silver Panda (19 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a Silver Panda?
Like the gold Panda, the silver coin's design changes each year, so collectors keep runs of dates. The 40 mm modern coin needs the H40, not a 39 mm capsule. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
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