China (People's Republic), gold 500 yuan (1 oz) Panda, 2001 D, NGC MS 69. KM-1371; PAN-341A. The "D" mark (used only in this year) indicated production for domestic use as opposed to export. Naturally they are elusive outside of China. Anthony: "a scarcer coin today." Mintage: 100,000 planned; 150,000 actual; estimated extant