China (People's Republic), gold 5 yuan (1/20 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 68. KM-1125; PAN-307A. The entire 1998 series is rare. Anthony: "1998 has become perhaps the most sought-after year for gold Pandas. All the coins from this year are key coins in their sets." Actual mintage for both mints: 27,483; estimated extant population for this variety