China (People's Republic), gold 100 yuan (1/4 oz) Panda, 2003, mirrored bamboo (Shanghai mint), NGC MS 69. KM-1471; PAN-364A. 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: 70,000 planned; 28,000 actual; estimated extant