Certified Chinese Moon Festival Panda Super Incuse 5 oz 2021 PF70 NGC

The 2021 China 5 oz Silver Moon Festival Panda is a visually striking and technically innovative numismatic issue, showcasing the first-ever “super incuse” design within the popular Moon Festival Panda series. Struck in .999 fine silver, this substantial coin contains 5 troy ounces of silver, with an approximate diameter of 60 mm and a thickness of approximately 6 mm. While no official face value is displayed, it is issued as a legal tender commemorative of the People’s Republic of China. This example has been certified a flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC and features the highly collectible First Day of Issue designation.

The obverse (primary design) presents a beautifully detailed depiction of a giant panda set against a lunar backdrop, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. The panda gazes toward the moon, which is rendered with textured craters, creating a strong sense of depth and atmosphere. Surrounding inscriptions include “Moon Festival” and Chinese characters referencing the holiday. The super incuse technique creates dramatic recessed fields, paired with high relief elements, giving the design a layered, dimensional appearance rarely seen in modern coinage.

The reverse features a refined depiction of the Great Wall of China extending across a mountainous landscape beneath a stylized celestial element. The inscription “2021” appears below, while the upper portion includes Chinese characters translating to “People’s Republic of China.” The balance between the deeply recessed fields and raised architectural detail further emphasizes the coin’s innovative minting technique.

This issue is part of a limited Moon Festival Panda program known for its cultural storytelling and annual design changes. The super incuse format represents a significant advancement in minting technology, combining both incuse and high-relief elements to achieve exceptional visual depth. Certified at the perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo level and paired with First Day of Issue status, this 5 oz example stands as a premium collectible appealing to both Panda enthusiasts and collectors seeking technically unique modern silver issues.