Chinese Gold Panda Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the Chinese Gold Panda based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (0.9645 troy oz at 99.9% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by China Gold Coin Corporation, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the Chinese Gold Panda, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $4,479–$4,609 at current spot prices.
Chinese Gold Panda Specifications
| Country of Issue | China |
| Minted By | China Gold Coin Corporation |
| Year Introduced | 1982 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 99.9% (0.999 fine) |
| Weight | 0.9645 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 32.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.00 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~600,000–800,000 per year |
About the Chinese Gold Panda
The Chinese Gold Panda is one of the most beloved and collectible gold coin series in the world, produced by the China Gold Coin Corporation on behalf of the People's Bank of China since 1982. Each year features a new panda design, making the series appealing to both investors and collectors. In 2016, China changed the coin's measurement from 1 troy oz to 30 grams (0.9645 troy oz), aligning with China's metric system. At .999 fine gold, the Panda meets IRS purity requirements for Gold IRA inclusion. The annual design change means the market tracks both the bullion value and the collectible premium, with earlier low-mintage years often commanding significant premiums above gold content alone. Pandas are available in sizes from 1 gram to 1 kg. Chinese Gold Pandas are particularly popular in Asia and among international collectors drawn to the distinctive annual artwork.
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