Chinese Gold Coins

Chinese Gold Panda Coins

Like many other global mints, the official mint of the People’s Republic of China issues Chinese Gold Panda Coins. Introduced in 1982, they are the only third global gold bullion coin, sharing the stage with the South African Krugerrand and Canadian Maple Leaf.

These gold coins are among the purest gold coins and depict this outstandingly adorable Panda, a culturally significant animal in China. This coin commemorates not only the country’s wildlife but also its religious sentiments, with the Temple of Heaven on the obverse.

Before purchasing them, explore why they are worth investing in and collecting, as well as their various weights and designs.

Why Invest in Chinese Gold Panda Coins?

Chinese Gold Panda Coins provide intrinsic beauty and great monetary benefits. For diverse investment portfolios, their long track record, high quality, limited mintage, and cultural value render them ideal.

Along with investing, consider that these Gold Panda Coins are highly collectible as well. To be among the highly desired and ideal investment choices, the Chinese Gold Panda Coins have the following features:

1. Purity

These gold coins are made from the finest gold, which is .999 or 24 Karat. This purity is achieved as no additional metal is mixed with gold to form an alloy.

2. Investment Grade

With the highest purity, changing design with each issue, Mint reputation, and many such factors make these gold panda coins great for investment. With a growing worldwide interest in precious metals, these coins also act as a safeguard against price inflation.

3. IRA Eligibility

The Chinese Gold Panda Coins are precious metals IRA eligible. This means these coins can appreciate the value of the IRA account for tax savings in the future.

4. Cultural Significance

The depiction of Pandas on the gold coin exhibits the culture and significance of China's animals to the world. Furthermore, the Temple of Heaven also takes the buyer to the nation's religious roots.

History of the Gold Pandas

The Chinese Gold Panda Coin was first struck in 1982. It contains .999 fine gold and has weight variations of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz.

In the later years, other variations, including the 12 oz, 5 oz, and Kilo coins, were also introduced.

However, the Chinese Mints halted production in 2001. Investors' appeal to continue the annually changing designs let China revert back to tradition. These coins were minted from the facilities of Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Shenyang, ensuring high-quality standards.

Specifications of Chinese Gold Panda Coins

The Chinese Gold Panda Coins are available in a variety of sizes and weight categories. However, the design changes with every issue yearly, generally depicting two pandas, a mother and child or siblings, and a single panda feasting on bamboo sticks.

Specifications of the most popular One Ounce or 30 gram Gold Panda Coins


Attribute Details
Purity .999
Diameter 32.05 mm
Thickness 2.70 mm
Obverse Temple of Heaven in Beijing
Reverse Panda(s)

Various Sizes Available

The Chinese Gold Panda Coins featured the weights as troy ounces but were changed to the gram metric to favor buyers from all over the world. These variety of sizes are:

  • 30 Grams (1 Troy ounce) Chinese Gold Panda Coin
  • 15 Grams (1/2 Troy ounce) Chinese Gold Panda Coin
  • 8 Grams (1/4 Troy ounce) Chinese Gold Panda Coin
  • 3 Grams (1/10 Troy ounce) Chinese Gold Panda Coin
  • 1 Gram (1/20 Troy ounce) Chinese Gold Panda Coin

Chinese Gold Panda Coins at BOLD

Various weight categories and annually changing designs contribute to the desirability, value, and collectibility of the Chinese Gold Panda Coins. Buying these precious gold coins from BOLD is easy and swift, with competitive pricing assurance, fully insured delivery, an easy-to-navigate website, and seamless transactional systems. These factors position BOLD as a highly suitable dealer with more than nine years of experience in the industry.

BOLD is among the most reliable precious metals bullion dealers, dedicated to making your purchase swift and confident. Our dedicated customer service team is ready to answer your doubts and queries!

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