1984 1/10oz Gold Panda

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    No proof 1/10oz Gold Panda from 1984 according to Pricepedia and Mr Ge's book, only 12oz.

    Seems to be aftermarket capsule and packaging.

    My OMP 1984 1/10oz Gold Panda does not have capsule and looks like your usual OMP gold panda.
     
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    Thanks FB. Yup, just checked Mr Ge's book and no mention of the gold proof pandas.

    Guess you right, they must have taken the coin out from OMP, capsuled it and then resealed it :rolleyes:
     
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    I saw that the seller also sold another 1984 1/10oz panda in OMP. I assume this is how the coin was issued back in the day....

    http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/380391514204?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
     
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    Do we have a sponsor link for Mr Ge's book by chance ? and even though it is in Chinese is it worth getting if I already have the Panda guide ?
     
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    1986 was the kick off year for 1/10 proof gold pandas. Only 12oz proof gold before this.
    The coins are marked with a "P" on the panda side "reverse"
    I think they were only in sets of five coins 1oz down to 1/20oz.
    Just had a look around and the plastic cover looks like Shenyang style but Shenyang did not mint gold pandas until 1985, only minted in Shanghai before this.
    So it's not a proof no "p" and it has been re packaged.
    I'm a newb too so if I am wrong sorry just trying to help. Feel free to correct me.
     
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    No sponsor link, you can get the book from Xu Hong or Shanghaicoins on eBay. Not sure which is cheaper, both come to around 25 I think.

    The book is alright, it's pretty easy to understand even if you can't read Chinese.

    Not sure if I'd prefer one or the other. Panda book and Mr Ge's both have their own merits / uses. I use Mr Ge's book (sort of...only for quick reference) + pricepedia.

    The biggest plus side for Mr Ge's book is the 'star rating' which he uses to determine rarity (perceived) of coins. Given he is the master of Chinese coins (in China anyway), his opinion is very useful in evaluating buys when you're buying super high end coins.
     
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