30 g Gold Chinese Panda Coin (2016 and higher)

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

Specifications –

• Net Weight
  (precious metal content): 30 g
• Diameter: 32.05 mm
• Thickness: 2.70 mm
• Fineness: .999
• Condition: Circulated
• Face Value: CNY 500
• Year: 2016 and newer
• IRA/RSP Approved: IRA