1 oz Gold Panda Coins

Gold Panda Coins

The 1 oz Gold Chinese Panda Coin was first released in 1982. The design changed annually, with once exception in 2002, when the coin followed the previous year's design. These 1 oz coins were produced until 2016, at which point they were replaced by the new 30 g weight.

The reverse design always featured the iconic giant panda, while the obverse showed the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The product details below are printed in Chinese characters on the coin.

Obverse Design

• Temple of Heaven
• China country stamp represented by the words "Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo"
• Mintage year

Reverse Design

• Varying designs featuring a giant panda
• Gold purity stamp .999
• Gold weight stamp 1 oz
• Face value of 500 CNY

Special Features

• Iconic 24k gold bullion coin of China in the original weight
• Eligible for Precious Metals RSP & IRA
• Guaranteed by the Chinese Government

The Chinese Mint, formally known as the China Gold Coin Corporation, is recognized worldwide for its technical precision and artistic detail. Best known for the iconic Gold and Silver Panda coins, the mint produces bullion with strict quality controls and evolving annual designs that appeal to collectors and investors alike. Its products are backed by the Chinese government, offering strong credibility and global liquidity across precious-metal markets.

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