Gold Coin Panda

Here is a nice historical article on the Chinese Gold Panda Coin. The Gold Panda Coin is probably one of the most unique and beautiful gold coins in the world. It is a great collectible and a great hedge against financial turmoil.

Chinese “Gold Panda” Coins
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_Jorgensen]Paul Jorgensen

First introduced by the Chinese mint in 1982, Chinese Gold Panda coins are extremely popular amongst collectors. Unlike most other gold coins, whose designs generally remain static for long periods of time, the Panda’s design is changed every year. Collectors who may have otherwise been content with one coin from any particular series are excited by the changing face of the Panda and often buy a variety of different releases.

The obverse side of the coin depicts the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and remains the same from year to year. The reverse side changes yearly, with the 2008 edition showing a mother panda together with her cub.

Like most gold bullions coins, Pandas are available in fractional sizes, specifically 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and even 1/20 oz. There is, however, a higher premium on fractional sizes, making them less popular than the 1 oz coins. Larger denominations are also sometimes issued, including a 5 oz coin and even a hefty 12 oz coin!

The Chinese Mint charges a higher premium on its gold bullion coins than most other mints do, making the Chinese Gold Panda somewhat less enticing for gold investors. However, the premium charged over the gold content’s market value is still relatively small, certainly not great enough to deter coin collectors or even all investors.

The Chinese Gold Panda coin is official legal tender yet is guaranteed upon purchase to be uncirculated and in perfect condition. Any Panda that you buy should therefore be in perfect mint condition with no wear or loss of luster. Although gold bullion is always salable at the market value of its gold content, serious gold collectors will likely not be interested in buying your coin at its premium price unless it is in perfect mint condition.

Because of its excellent craftsmanship and beautifully detailed design, the Chinese Gold Panda coin makes an exciting addition to any gold collection.

You can buy Gold Coin Pandas right here on Ebay. The premiums will be slightly higher because it is a scarcer collectible and it is from the Chinese government.

(a1worldtrading) 2009 1/10 CHINESE PANDA GOLD COIN UNC US $129.55 (13 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 18:02:37 PST Add to watch list

2009 Chinese Panda 20 Yuan 1/20 Oz gold coin No. Res!!! US $89.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 13:00:55 PST Add to watch list

2008 1/10 oz Gold 50 Yuan Chinese Panda US $122.51 (13 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:17:40 PST Add to watch list

2010 1 oz Gold Chinese Panda Free Ship US $1,151.00 (11 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:17:45 PST Add to watch list

a1worldtrading) 1986 1/4 CHINESE PANDA GOLD COIN SEALED US $325.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:30:40 PST Add to watch list

2009 1/10 OZ 50 YUAN CHINESE GOLD PANDA. UNC IN CELLO. US $133.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 7:11:53 PST Add to watch list

2010 Chinese GOLD PANDA 50Y China 1 / 10 Ounce NGC MS70 US $199.95 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 10:01:31 PST Add to watch list

1982 GOLD 1/4 OUNCE PANDA CHINA IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC US $389.95 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 16:17:52 PST Add to watch list

1998 1oz. Gold Chinese Panda PCGS MS69 US $1,400.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:00:31 PDT Add to watch list

1 oz .999 100yen 1992 Panda, gold gf coin US $1,350.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:08:36 PDT Add to watch list

2008 1/10 oz Gold 50 Yuan Chinese Panda US $102.50 (12 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:23:26 PDT Add to watch list

1994 GOLD CHINA 100 YUAN PANDA BU "RARE DATE" US $1,375.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 19:56:35 PDT Add to watch list

Fresh -- 2009 1/10oz China Gold Panda Coin BU US $159.99 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 20:57:31 PDT Add to watch list

2009 silver and gold coin---30th anni of Chinese coins US $518.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 23:19:04 PDT Add to watch list

10x 2010 Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan 1 ounce coin US $269.00 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 10:58:34 PDT Add to watch list

2010 Chinese GOLD PANDA 50Y China 1 / 10 Ounce NGC MS69 US $149.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 19:54:12 PDT Add to watch list

1992 CHINESE GOLD PANDA PCGS MS69 1 Oz. MS-69 CHINA US $1,985.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 6:04:28 PDT Add to watch list

1982 FIRST YEAR GOLD PANDA SET NGC PCGS HIGH GRADES US $6,300.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 9:29:06 PDT Add to watch list

Gold Panda 1/10 oz.14 Kt.Bezel W/Sapphires & Diamonds US $195.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 17:18:48 PDT Add to watch list

1987-S 5-COIN GOLD SET PANDA NGC MS69 CHINA MS-69 !!!!! US $4,985.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 6:19:44 PDT Add to watch list

2009 200Y GOLD PANDA NGC MS70 RARE PERFECT 70 BEAUTY US $895.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 9:16:31 PDT Add to watch list

2008 China Panda .999 Gold Coin 1/10 oz US $100.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 13:03:26 PDT Add to watch list

2010 1/10 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 50 Yuan Sealed US $152.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 17:27:28 PDT Add to watch list

2009 GOLD CHINA PANDA PCGS MS 69 +++++WOW US $1,485.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-18-2010 19:31:01 PDT Add to watch list

1986 5-COIN GOLD SET CHINESE PANDA NGC MS69 CHINA MS-69 US $4,985.00 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 9:08:15 PDT Add to watch list

2009 1/20 Gold panda $5 CAD 9999 bullion coin brand new US $92.00 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 20:10:33 PDT Add to watch list

90x 2010 Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan 1 ounce coin US $2,331.00 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 21:11:25 PDT Add to watch list

1985 5-COIN GOLD SET CHINESE PANDA NGC MS69 CHINA MS-69 US $4,985.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 7:01:46 PDT Add to watch list

1999 100 Yuan CHINA 1 Oz Panda .999 Fine Gold MS69 US $1,625.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 19:40:16 PDT Add to watch list

+ 1982 GOLD CHINA CHINESE PANDA NGC MS68 1 OUNCE RARE!! US $3,399.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 20:25:13 PDT Add to watch list

10x 2010 1/10 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 50 Yuan US $1,437.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 23:25:07 PDT Add to watch list

20x 2010 1/10 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 50 Yuan US $2,845.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 23:25:09 PDT Add to watch list

5x 2010 1/10 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 50 Yuan US $731.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 23:25:12 PDT Add to watch list

2009 Gold&Silver Panda Coin---30th Anni of Chinese Coin US $535.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 23:39:40 PDT Add to watch list

1988 5-COIN GOLD SET CHINESE PANDA NGC MS69 CHINA MS-69 US $4,985.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-21-2010 19:39:37 PDT Add to watch list

Gold Panda 1 oz Coin Pure Gold 1985 Rare Panda Nice US $1,289.00 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 6:34:55 PDT Add to watch list

2010 panda gold coin set--1oz,1/2oz,1/4oz,1/10oz,1/20oz US $2,699.00 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 6:48:23 PDT Add to watch list

2010 Chinese Silver Panda 1 oz PCGS MS70 Perfect US $115.00 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 18:59:05 PDT Add to watch list

1986 CHINESE PANDA NGC MS67 GOLD COIN 1 Oz. MS-67 CHINA US $1,785.00 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 20:29:51 PDT Add to watch list

2010 Chinese Silver Panda 1 oz NGC MS70 Lovely US $89.50 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 20:34:09 PDT Add to watch list

2010 1/20 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 50 Yuan Sealed US $92.00 End Date: Monday Mar-22-2010 21:13:05 PDT Add to watch list

1987 CHINA 1 OZ GOLD & PLATINUM NEW YORK PANDA COMMEM US $6,500.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-25-2010 21:05:00 PDT Add to watch list

2010 1 ounce Gold Panda Bullion Coin 500 Yuan Sealed US $1,317.00 End Date: Thursday Mar-25-2010 22:35:30 PDT Add to watch list

2010 CHINESE GOLD PANDA 1 OZ .999 FINE US $1,449.00 End Date: Saturday Mar-27-2010 15:59:46 PDT Add to watch list

2009 500Y 1OZ GOLD PANDA NGC MS70 MINT STATE 70 PRFCT US $1,699.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-27-2010 18:41:39 PDT Add to watch list

1985 chinese .999 pure gold 1/4 Oz panda coin US $450.00 End Date: Sunday Mar-28-2010 10:53:48 PDT Add to watch list

100 pcs of 2010 panda 10 yuan 1oz silver coin US $2,849.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-30-2010 20:00:21 PDT Add to watch list

10 sheets (100 pcs)2001 1/20oz panda gold coin US $7,580.00 End Date: Tuesday Mar-30-2010 20:02:56 PDT Add to watch list

100 x 2009 1oz silver panda--30th anni of Chinese coins US $2,848.00 End Date: Thursday Apr-01-2010 7:41:49 PDT Add to watch list

2010 Chinese GOLD PANDA 50Y China 1 / 10 Ounce NGC MS69 US $164.95 End Date: Friday Apr-02-2010 14:54:01 PDT Add to watch list

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