Chinese Gold Panda
The Gold Panda is China's gold bullion coin, first issued in 1982. It is known for a new panda design almost every year, which gives each year its own appeal. Since 2016 it has been struck in metric weights, with the largest common size being 30 grams.
Listings for this product are being prepared. Prices, years, and photos appear once each item is verified. Contact us to ask about availability.
What it's worth in metal today
- Gold Panda (30 g, 2016+) · 0.9645 oz gold…
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Specifications
| Origin | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Purity | .999 |
| First issued | 1982 |
| Weights | Troy ounces through 2015; grams (e.g. 30 g) from 2016 |
| Legal tender | Yes, China |
Chinese Gold Panda history by year
| Year | What changed |
|---|---|
| 1982 | First Gold Panda issued in troy-ounce sizes. |
| 1980s–2015 | New panda design issued most years, in troy-ounce weights. |
| 2016 | Switch to metric weights; the 1 oz size becomes 30 g. |
| 2016–present | Annual new designs continue in gram weights. |
Sizes we plan to offer
- 30 g (2016 and later)
- 1 oz (2015 and earlier)
- fractional sizes (to be confirmed)
What to compare before buying
- Compare price per fine troy ounce, not gross weight.
- Check whether a listing is a specific year or random year.
- Bullion and proof versions are different products with different premiums.
- A 30 g Panda holds about 0.9645 troy oz of gold, slightly less than 1 oz.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Panda design change every year?
Nearly every year has a new panda design, which is part of why buyers collect them by year.
Is a 30 gram Panda one ounce?
No. 30 grams is about 0.9645 troy ounces of fine gold.
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