2018 panda coin by Cheng Choa which use patented technology of high relief in thin surface. Nanjing silver note and temple of heaven panda series are fully done by him rather than surpervising so the same patented technique are used at the fur of panda. Take notes this patented technique use in temple of heaven series not others panda series by Nanjing mint. The last 2 photo fur at panda head and fur at the legs show the same technique. The gold and silver piefort panda mintage 118 was the test beta for the 2018 panda coin as my deduction。
there's definitely some similarities... since both designed by same top notched artist. Just wished the 2018 panda smiled a bit more.
Love this new panda. It reminds me of the 35th Anniversary Panda...gorgeous. Much better than any Panda medal out there.
Peter also tell about this in the new Pricepedia. This new technology is meant to give a higher relief on common bullion coins as far as i understand. You should be proud of this Andy and i think you dont need any more billboard announcements. And a lot of crediblity for the series, but you have made it hard for yourself topping this with third release.