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5 Dollar 35th Anniversary of Panda
| Issuer | Fiji |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a high-relief antiqued depiction of two giant pandas seated amid a lush bamboo forest, each bear clutching and consuming bamboo shoots in a naturalistic composition. The detailed engraving captures the texture of the pandas' fur and the surrounding foliage with fine artistic precision. The inscription '35th ANNIVERSARY OF PANDA' is prominently displayed, encircling the central design along with the weight, purity, and year of issue. The specifications '8 oz Ag .999' and the date '2017' appear within the peripheral legend, affirming the coin's silver content and mintage year. |
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| Edge | Plain with individual numbering |
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Fiji's panda-themed bullion issues occupy a peculiar corner of the commemorative market — struck not for any monetary or diplomatic purpose specific to Fiji, but produced under licensing arrangements that allow Pacific island nations with minimal mint infrastructure to attach their name to coins designed and sold primarily to the Chinese collector market. The 35th anniversary counts from the inaugural 1982 Chinese Panda series.
At 248.8 grams of .999 silver, this is an 8-troy-ounce piece — a size introduced specifically to attract premium buyers who treat these as stackable bullion with numismatic markup.