MMTC-PAMP India Pvt Ltd AGYyCOG31.10345 S 9999 31.1 g Silver Coin

Found in the Himalayan region, the adorably cute Indian Red Panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat. A reddish-orange furry coat, intricate white markings on the face and a long bushy ringed tail are its distinguishing features. Thick fur on the soles offers protection from cold. Deforestation accompanied by agricultural development results in loss of nesting trees and the bamboo understory on which the species feed. The Red Panda is also hunted for its pelt. Consequently, their numbers are rapidly declining. These factors contribute to their rapidly declining numbers, making this adorable animal an endangered species. The reverse side of the coin portrays the distinctive footprints of the Red Panda.