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Chinese Silver Panda 30g Price Today

Live intrinsic value of the Chinese Silver Panda 30g based on real-time silver spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.

Coin Intrinsic Value
$70.13
Based on live spot price
Silver Spot Price
$72.78
Per troy oz
Typical Dealer Price
$79 – $86
Approx. 1222% premium over spot

Understanding the Premium Over Spot

The intrinsic value above represents the pure silver 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 Silver Panda 30g, typical dealer premiums range from 12% to 22% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $79–$86 at current spot prices.

Chinese Silver Panda 30g Specifications

Country of IssueChina
Minted ByChina Gold Coin Corporation
Year Introduced1983
MetalSilver
Purity99.9% (0.999 fine)
Weight0.9645 troy oz (30.00 g)
Diameter40.00 mm
Thickness3.50 mm
Annual Mintage~8,000,000–10,000,000 per year

About the Chinese Silver Panda 30g

The Chinese Silver Panda is one of the most beloved silver coins worldwide, featuring a new giant panda design every year from the People's Republic of China. Since 2016, the coin has been standardized at 30 grams (0.9645 troy oz) of .999 fine silver, replacing the previous 1 troy oz size. Each annual design change makes the series highly collectible. The obverse features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Older panda coins command significant collector premiums.

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Current intrinsic value: $70.13 — dealer price approx. $79+
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Chinese Silver Panda 30g FAQ

Why did China change Silver Pandas to 30g from 1 oz?+
In 2016, China transitioned to metric weights for its Panda coins, aligning with domestic metric standards. The 30g silver panda replaced the 1 troy oz (31.1g) version. Pre-2016 panda coins are 1 oz; 2016 onward are 30g.
Are older Chinese Silver Pandas worth more?+
Yes, significantly. Earlier Silver Panda issues (especially 1983–1990s) can be worth many times their silver content due to scarcity and collector demand. Even recent years with lower mintage or special finishes command premiums.
What is the annual design change feature of the Silver Panda?+
Each year the China Gold Coin Corporation commissions a new panda design for the reverse, making it both a bullion coin and an annually collectible series. Common to the series are mother-and-cub compositions, feeding pandas, and playful panda images.
Is the Chinese Silver Panda IRA eligible?+
Yes. The 30g Silver Panda meets the 99.9% purity requirement for Silver IRA eligibility in the US.

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