Watch List notes:

China (People's Republic), gold 50 yuan (1/10 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 70 ("top pop"). KM-1469; PAN-365A. One of only 36 pieces at MS 70 in the current NGC census. Anthony: "Despite the somewhat high mintage it isn't a common coin and sells for a premium." For this year, "mirrored bamboo" (indicative of Shanghai mint) refers to the background of the bamboo forest around the panda. Mintage for both varieties: 250,000 planned; 47,500 actual; estimated extant