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Chinese Gold Panda
half oz.
(1/2 oz. & 15 gram)
Bullion Coin

1982 - Present

In 1982, the People's Republic of China introduced the Chinese Gold Panda bullion coins, they minted the coins in proof quality, which gave them a mirror-like finish.

The Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin has had some changes since its first year of production.

Below, you will find this page's 'Navigation Section,' click the links to find what you want to know about this coin or you can just scroll through the page.

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Gold Panda History

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Changes to the Reverse Inscriptions - Weight & Purity

Reverse Inscriptions 1982 thru 2015

Reverse Inscriptions 2016 to Present

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Design / Photos / Coin Information

Design & Photos 1982 to 2014

Design & Photos 2016 to Present

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Where You Can Buy Chinese Gold Panda Bullion Coins

Mintage Figures

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History of the
Chinese Gold Panda
Bullion Coin

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The Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin is a series of gold bullion coins introduced, in 1982, by the People's Republic of China.

The Gold Panda bullion coins were introduced in the following sizes:

• 1 ozt.
• 1/2 ozt.
• 1/4 ozt.
• 1/10th ozt.

The coins are produced with a purity of .999 gold.  (ozt. = troy ounce)

In 1983, the 1/20th oz. Chinese Gold bullion coin was added to the series.

The gold panda bullion coins are issued in Proof-like quality with a different panda design each year.

In 2001, the Chinese government decided to stop changing the design every year and thus the 2001 and 2002 Gold Pandas are identical. (see photos in mintage section below)

However, after opposition to the change was voiced by bullion investors and collectors, China quickly changed their policy in 2003 and reverted back to their original policy of a new panda image every year.

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Changes to the
Reverse Inscriptions

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Chinese Gold Panda Bullion Coins
1982 thru 2015
& 2016

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1982 - 2015

Since the Chinese started producing the Gold Panda Bullion coin they had always inscribed, on its reverse side, the coin's weight in troy ounces - 1/2oz, metal content - Au, and purity - .999.

In 2015, the inscriptions of the weight, content and purity of the coin was completely removed, on the reverse side, on all the gold and silver panda bullion coins.   (See photo)

The removal of the inscribed information about the coin made some bullion dealers and investors uneasy because it made it easier for counterfeiters to reproduce the coin.

Of all the bullion coins produced in the world, the Gold and Silver Chinese panda bullion coins are the most counterfeited.

To learn more about how to spot a counterfeit Silver or Gold panda bullion coin, click here.

However, in late 2014, it was rumored that in 2015 the Chinese were going to change the coins weight from ounces to grams and that the removal of the coin's inscriptions was in preparation for this change.

The coin's weight did not change in 2015, but it was believed that the Chinese would make the change in 2016.

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2016 to Present

As expected, in 2016, the Chinese Gold Coin Corporation changed the weight of the all their bullion coins from troy ounces to grams.

The 1/2 oz. Gold Panda bullion coin changed to the '15gram' Gold Panda.

Half of a troy ounce is equal to 15.55 grams and as you will read in the short excerpt, below, the change from ounces to grams makes it easier for those who commonly use the metric system to buy and or trade the bullion coins.

The following excerpt, taken from a CHNGC article, is about the change from troy ounces to grams...(a translator will be needed if you click the "a CHNGC article" link)

"This version of Panda coins weighing unit all from "ounce" to "G", can be described as a very bold attempt, after all, "ounces" is the common international gold unit of measurement for broader, better integration the global market, "g" changes to foreign investment Jicang's recognition of the fact there are unknown risks"

"But for Chinese people, especially for the non-specialist collection of Chinese people, the order "g" instead of "ounce" is undoubtedly applaud favor."

"Ounce" in the eyes of the Chinese people is a very obscure word, such as 1/3 oz, 1/10 oz 1/20 ounce gold coin actually has multiple, if the value of the market price of gold and silver to calculate what is How much, these people seem very vague, even if the final figure out the relationship between ounces and grams, must have been some complex conversion and calculations in order to obtain results."

Source: CHNGC - Analysis Edition Panda gold and silver commemorative coins 2016 outlook

It is often said that the Chinese Gold Coin Corporation, the Chinese Government entity that produces all the country's bullion coins, likes to fulfill the requests of its purchasers, the weight change for the Panda Bullion Coins is an example of this.

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Design & Photos of the
1/2 oz. Chinese Gold Panda
1982 to 2014

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Obverse

The Chinese characters across the top of the coin "中 華 人 民 共 和 國" translates into the "People's Republic of China."

The obverse side of the Chinese Gold Panda half oz. coin displays the Temple of Heaven, located in Beijing, China.

The Temple of Heaven was constructed in the early 15th century, during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, who was also known for building the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Located at the bottom of the gold bullion coin is its "Year of Issue."

To learn more about the Temple of Heaven, click here.

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Reverse

The reverse side of the Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin changes each year with an image of one or more of the beloved Chinese Pandas.

Located at the top of the Chinese Gold Panda half oz. bullion coin's reverse side is its face value of "200 Yuan."

On the pre-2015 1/2 oz. Chinese Gold Panda bullion coins, the coin's weight, content (Au) and purity (.999) were inscribed along the bottom of the coin.

The edge on the 1/2oz. Gold Panda coin is Reeded.

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1982 thru 2015
Gold Panda 1/2 oz.
Coin Information:

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Note:

Although, in 2015, the inscription of the coin's size and weight were removed, the bullion coin was minted in the same weight and size as the 2014 gold panda bullion coin.

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Design & Photos of the
15g Chinese Gold Panda
2016 to Present

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 Obverse

The only change made to the obverse side of the 15 gram Chinese Gold Panda is the Year of Issue.

Displayed in the center of the gold bullion coin is the Temple of Heaven, located in Beijing, China.

The Chinese characters across the top of the bullion coin say "Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo" meaning "People's Republic of China."

The year of issue is inscribed along the bottom of the gold bullion coin.

The edge of the bullion coin is Reeded.

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Reverse

The 2020 Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin is a continuation of the 2019 version of the story.

It reverse side depicts a panda that has grown from a cub to a "child."  The lively and cute toddler panda lay on the slope while eating and playing.

Inscribed along the top of the bullion coin is the coin's weight of "15g" (15gram) , content "Au" (gold) and purity of ".999".

The face value of the 15 gram gold bullion coin of "200 Yuan."

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2016 to Present
15 gram Gold Panda
Coin Information:

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Gold Content:.......15 grams (.4822 troy oz)

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1/2 oz. & 15 gram
Chinese Gold Panda Bullion Coin
Mintage Figures

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Year     Mintage

1982....13,391

1983....28,596

1984....20,057

1985....62,675

1986....48,618

1987....97,076

1988....220,443

1989....120,588

1990....35,091

1991....32,717

1992....26,495

1993....31,254

1994....16,788

1995....11,749

1996....13,849

1997....15,483

1998....4,163

1999....12,482

2000....20,811

2001....33,215

2002....28,514

2003....25,000

2004....42,000

2005....35,410

2006....25,600

2007....60,000

2008....60,000

2009....60,000

2010....120,000

2011....200,000

2012....600,000

2013....600,000

2014....600,000

2015....600,000

2016....600,000

2017....600,000

2018....600,000

2019....600,000

2020....600,000

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