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100 Yuan 50th Anniv World Wildlife Fund
| Issuer | People's Bank of China |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold stylized numeral '50' dominating the left and central field, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund. Within the bowl of the '0' appears the WWF logo comprising a globe overlaid with the iconic giant panda motif, accompanied by the inscription 'WWF' in Latin letters beneath. The Chinese legend 世界自然基金会成立50周年 (50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the World Wildlife Fund) arcs along the upper periphery. The denomination 100元 is inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Mintage | 2011 - Proof - 10,000 |
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The World Wildlife Fund was founded in 1961 with significant early backing from Prince Philip and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, and China's participation in its commemorative program reflects a decades-long diplomatic entanglement between the PRC and international conservation bodies — a relationship that grew complicated given China's domestic record on endangered species trafficking. The WWF's panda logo, adopted that same founding year, was itself modeled on Chi-Chi, a giant panda then resident at London Zoo.
The 7.77 gram specification is not accidental: it equals exactly one quarter-troy-ounce, the standard fractional gold weight used throughout China's commemorative bullion program.