1 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin (Random Year, Unsealed)
Product Description
Overview
The 1 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin is a celebrated and iconic piece of gold bullion issued by the People’s Republic of China. Since its debut in 1982, this coin has been highly sought after by collectors and investors alike, owing to its annual design changes and the symbolic representation of the Giant Panda, a national treasure of China. Each coin in this listing is available in a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition and comes unsealed from its original packaging but is secured within protective flips for delivery.
Coin Highlights
- Arrives in Protective Flips: Each coin is delivered in a protective flip, ensuring its safety during transit.
- Brilliant Uncirculated Condition: Each coin is in BU condition, showcasing its full, original mint luster.
- Annual Design Changes: Features a new Giant Panda design on the reverse each year, making every coin unique.
- Historical Significance: The Chinese Gold Panda was introduced in 1982, making it one of the prominent gold bullion coins following the South African Gold Krugerrand and Canadian Gold Maple Leaf.
Detailed Specifications
- Year: Random (1982 onwards)
- Mint Mark: Not Shown
- Purity: .999
- Manufacturer: Chinese Mint
- Thickness: 2.7 mm
- Diameter: 32.05 mm
- Condition: Uncirculated
- Face Value: 100 or 500 Yuan
- Issuing Country: China
- Edge Design: Reeded
- Series: Chinese Panda
- Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
- Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
Design Details
- Obverse: The obverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, specifically the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests, which is the largest structure within the complex. This design has remained consistent across all issues of the coin.
- Reverse: The reverse side showcases a new design of the Giant Panda each year. The design changes annually, depicting the panda in various poses and settings, reflecting the creature’s natural habitat.
Historical Context
The Chinese Gold Panda coin series started in 1982 and has been issued every year since. The series is notable for its annual design changes on the reverse side, which has made it a favorite among collectors. The coin’s obverse consistently features the Temple of Heaven, a historical Taoist temple in Beijing.
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