Investing in Gold - 21 Unique Facts About the Chinese Panda Gold Coin

Characterized by the adorable appearance of pandas, the Chinese panda gold coin has become one of the most popular premium bullion coins. Here are 21 facts about this unique gold bullion coin.

1. The Chinese panda coin was first issued in 1982 as a limited edition gold bullion coin.
2. Each coin features a cute panda bear on the head of the coin.
3. The 2008 Panda Coin is the 26th design in the series and features an adult panda and a kid who eats some bamboo stems.
4. The design of the gold panda was changed every year until 2000.
5. The Chinese government called for a freezing design in 2001.
6. However, only the 2001 and 2002 issues feature the same design.
7. In 1983, the freeze was released in response to a request from a coin collector.
8. Four different size coins were issued in the first year-1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, ounce ounce, 1 troy ounce size.
9. In 1983, Chinese mint added 1/20 ^Th Ounce size coin.
10. In 1986, larger coins of 5 and 10 Troy ounces were added.
11. Chinese gold panda coin is just one of the few gold coins that are issued in this size all over the world.
12. The purity of the coin is .999 gold.
13. Coins are not technically proven, but they are “proof-like” and a great acyclic state.
14. The proof set was published from 1986 to 1995. These sets command higher premiums due to their rarity and limited issues.
15. Panda coins have a much smaller minji compared to other gold bullion coins such as American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf.
16. In particular, pandas from earlier dates have a very small mintage. The 1982 1 troy ounce panda coin score was less than 14,000.
17. 289,000 is the largest minter of 1 Troy Spanda Coin.
18. In 1987, China issued a gold panda using two types of mint marks [Y and S].
19. An additional commemorative issue of Panda Gold Coin has been issued and distributed at the Coin Convention.
20. In China, ownership of gold panda coins was prohibited until 2004.
21. Panda coin jewelry is very popular. One Troy ounce coin is commonly used to attach a necklace. Small size pandas are used to create earrings, bracelets and pendants.