China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/2 oz) Panda, 1999, small date (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). KM-1220; PAN-317A. None graded higher in the current NGC census, with very low survival estimate. This year is the only one in which all Pandas were struck at three separate mints. Anthony: "The 1999 50 Yuan 1/2 oz. gold Small Date Panda is another key coin." Actual mintage for all the mints: 12,482; estimated extant population for this variety