China Panda is minted by The China Mint in .999 pure solid gold. The designs are changed every year and the current one seen in the picture above is the 26th design in a series of gold coins released ever since 1982. The panda series is well known for its beautiful design and low mintages which makes them a favorite among gold coin collectors around the world. The design on one side depicts an adult Panda and a cub munching on some bamboo shoots and the reverse side bears an image of China’s “Temple of Heaven” in Beijing.The coins can be used as official legal tender in China and comes in 5 different weights and sizes ranging from 1/20th of an Ounce up to 1 Troy Ounce. Each of the coins also has a certain face value attached to it.
3 different sets of China Panda Coin SeriesThe China Panda is considered one of the most successful gold bullion coins ever sold during the 80’s and the demand was so strong until it commands premium price much higher compared to its actual market value. One of the most intriguing features of the China Panda is the finely detailed design displayed on each of the coin and the fact that the design keeps on changing every year, makes them attractive as collectible items and thus the demand keeps on increasing regardless of price fluctuations.
China was the 3rd country to come out with gold bullion coins (after Canadian Gold Maple Leaf and the South African Krugerrand).
