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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.
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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:
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.
Since the Chinese Government started producing the Gold Panda Bullion coin they had always inscribed, on the reverse side, the coin's weight in troy ounces - 1/4oz., metal content - Au, and purity - .999.
In 2015, the reverse design of the gold and silver panda bullion coins were changed, so much so that the content, weight and purity of the coin was removed completely. (See photo)
The removal of the inscribed weight and purity on the coin put many bullion dealers and investors on edge because it made it easier for counterfeiters to reproduce the coin.
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 soon.
As expected, in 2016, the Chinese Gold Coin Corporation changed the weight of the all their bullion coins from troy ounces to grams.
The 1/10 oz. Gold Panda bullion coin was changed to the '3gram' Gold Panda.
One tenth of a troy ounce is equal to 7.77 grams and as you will read in the short excerpt, below, the convergence 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 of the country's bullion coins, likes to fulfill the requests of customers, the weight change for the Panda Bullion Coins is an example of this.
To see all the changes that have been made to the Gold Panda bullion coin, 'Click Here' and visit the 1oz. / 30gram Gold Panda bullion coin page.
Obverse
Featured in the center of the obverse side of the 1/4 oz. Gold Panda bullion coin is the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Across the top of the bullion coin are these Chinese characters "中 華 人 民 共 和 國" they translate into "People's Republic of China."
Located at the bottom of the quarter ounce gold bullion coin is the "Year of Issue."
The edge on the gold coin is Reeded.
Reverse
The reverse side of the Gold bullion coin shows a new image of the Giant Chinese Panda, every year.
The face value of the 1/4th oz. gold bullion coin of "100 Yuan" is located above the panda.
On the pre-2015 1/4 oz. Chinese Gold Panda bullion coins, the coin's weight, content (Au) and purity (.999) were inscribed along the bottom of the coin.
Introduction:.......1982
IRA Approved:......Yes
Grade:.................Uncirculated
Face Value:.........100 Yuan
Gold Content:......1/4 Troy oz.
Total Weight:.......7.77 grams
Purity:............99.90% / .9990
Karat:.............22 karat
Diameter:.......22mm
Thickness:......1.53mm
Edge:.............Reeded
End of this Design:..2015
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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Obverse
The only change made to the obverse side of the 8 gram Chinese Gold Panda is the Year of Issue.
Displayed in the center of the gold bullion coin is the Hall of Prayer of Good Harvests of the Temple of Heaven, located in Beijing, China.
The Chinese characters located at the top of the coin reads "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.
Reverse
The 2023, 8gram Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin's reverse side depicts two pandas facing each other in a tree.
Inscribed along the top of the bullion coin is its weight of "8g" (8gram) , content "Au" (gold) and purity of ".999."
The face value of the 8 gram gold bullion coin of "100 Yuan."
Gold Content:.......8 grams (.2572 troy oz)
Introduction:.......2016
IRA Approved:......Yes
Grade:.................Uncirculated
Face Value:.........100 Yuan
Purity:............99.90% / .9990
Karat:.............22 karat
Diameter:.......22mm
Edge:..............Reeded
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Notice
Year Mintage
1982....42,243
1983....43,827
1984....35,970
1985....89,044
1986....42,229
1987....97,358
1988....142,634
1989....221,688
1990....31,148
1991....54,548
1992....75,537
1993....80,006
1994....20,388
1995....13,710
1996....17,589
1997....21,909
1998....13,009
1999....18,013
2000....24,811
2001....85,010
2002....19,205
2003....28,000
2004....41,000
2005....40,000
2006....28,500
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
2021....600,000
2022....250,000
2023....200,000
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