China (People's Republic), gold 25 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 1998, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1128; PAN-305A. Only six higher at MS 70 in the NGC census. 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: 13,009; estimated extant population for this variety