30 gram Chinese Gold Panda Coins (2016 and later)

• The 30 g Gold Chinese Panda Coin(s) you receive may not be in mint condition.

Gold Panda Coins

The design of the 30 g Gold Chinese Panda Coin was first released in 1982. The image has changed annually since then, with once exception in 2002, when the coin followed the previous year's design. These 30 g coins were introduced in 2016 to replace the former 1 oz weight.

The reverse design always features the iconic giant panda, while the obverse shows 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 30 g
• Face value of 500 CNY

Special Features

• Iconic 24k gold bullion coin of China
• 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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