This coin went on sale yesterday through Panda America. There is a 1-ounce and a 5-ounce silver version. These coins have tended to appreciate well in the past. Have a look if you like Pandas. For the purists in the audience, it is technically a medal rather than a coin. http://www.anashowmedal.com/p/1/1-oz-2012-panda-silver-proof-medal-ana-philadelphia
As much as I am fan of the Panda coin series I don't think I'll be getting this. $150 bucks for 1 oz of silver? I know it's a medal and a low mintage but just can't justify the cost for this item especially after just spending that much for the 2 AE coin set.
I purchased it today and just told myself it was only twice the cost of the contrived Making History Coin and Currency Set in addition to the fact I would enjoy the Panda a lot more than the boring Eagle proof and the even more boring $5.00 bill. Not to mention it should have a much better appreciation potential. If you like that sort of thing, that is.
I usually work behind the scenes at the ANA show, and I didn't get a whole lot of time to go on the bourse floor. But luckily I did get a chance to stop by the Panda America to pick up an ounce. I usually pick up a little something at the ANA and this fit my limited budget. These went fast, and I was luckily to snag one of the last ones.
Buying Pandas' paid off nicely for me before but this at 5 times Spot price i am not sure how much appreciation value a medallion will have.
This is semi unrelated, but close to the Panda America booth where these coins were being sold was the kiosk for the Japanese mint. In one of their display booths was a collection of cloisonné medals. Now, I'm not into colorized coins or medals at all but these were absolutely exquisite. Very beautiful Japanese decorative art. I only see one or two examples on the Japanese mint website but there were many more, and I can't seem to find much information about them online. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
