Designer Yu Min's twin panda brothers series records the growth of the panda brothers. The 1994 Panda Gold, Silver, Platinum and Bimetallic Commemorative Coin 12 oz. Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin tells a story about the growth of a panda. With her unique creative language, designer Yu Min vividly presents the daily life and growth process of pandas on this commemorative coin.
On this commemorative coin, the mother panda is half-sitting on a rock by the river, with her palms on the ground, and the tip of a tender bamboo on her mouth, as if teaching the baby panda how to eat and drink independently. The panda brother obediently stood in the water, imitating the movements of the panda mother, while the panda brother was half-sitting on the shore, although a little disdainful, but there was a hint of interest in his eyes.
When designer Yu Min designed this commemorative coin, he not only paid attention to the vivid portrayal of the panda image, but also cleverly used the simplification of the background. The once complex wooded world has been reduced to sporadic growth of three young bamboos, two bamboo shoots, and a few tufts of grass dotted within, making the composition of the entire coin more concise and clear, highlighting the image of the panda. This commemorative coin is like an artistic stage. Through the delicate carving process, the designer conveyed the growth story of the panda and showed the cuteness and agility of the panda.
The 1995 Panda Gold, Silver, Platinum and Bimetal Commemorative Coin is a 12-ounce gold and silver commemorative coin, which shows two giant panda twin brothers continuing to enjoy a carefree childhood under the careful care of their giant panda mother. In the background is the deep mountains away from human harassment, and the relatively quiet meadows in the deep mountains create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The bamboo forest behind the panda mother and the grass under her are expressed through delicate craftsmanship, as if people feel the windless season and rainless weather.
On the surface of the 12-ounce gold coin, the mountains and forests are reflected in the golden yellow of the sunny spring day; On the surface of the 12-ounce silver coin, it transforms into a full moon on a summer night, and the clear moonlight reflects the mountains and forests in a silvery white. This design not only shows the change of seasons, but also reflects the motherly love of the giant panda mother. The giant panda mother sat on the ground, and the panda brother was held in the arms of the mother, teaching the baby to learn the essentials of finding food independently as soon as possible. Although the elder brother stood on the side, he couldn't take his eyes off it, and he was also experiencing the demonstration of the giant panda mother. The mother panda teaches the baby panda to move gently, and the eyes are also kind, showing the boundless emotion of great love.
The 1995 Panda 12 oz. Gold Coin has made new attempts at minting technology, the most typical of which is the representation of black and white fur. Instead of a single intaglio technique in the past, it is used in a variety of techniques such as local sandblasting and local polishing. This technological innovation makes the "Giant Panda" not only have a strong texture, but also the three-dimensional effect and perspective effect of the relief are also more impactful.
The 1995 Panda 12 oz gold and silver coin is a testament to an era. Through delicate design and exquisite craftsmanship, it shows the cuteness and harmony of giant pandas, as well as the beauty and tranquility of nature. I wonder what kind of process will be used for the 2025 edition of the Panda precious metal commemorative coin, which will be issued in late October? What kind of expression will be used to show the love of the mother panda and the naughtiness of the baby panda?