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.

2010 50 Yuan 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Chinese Panda US $140.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 7:44:14 PDT Add to watch list

1986 CHINESE PANDA NGC MS67 GOLD COIN 1 Oz. MS-67 CHINA US $1,695.75 End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 8:20:20 PDT Add to watch list

Precious Collectable 1/4Oz Gold Bullion Coin 1982 US $268.22 (10 Bids) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 9:03:40 PDT Add to watch list

14K GOLD BEZELS X 6 US $401.41 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 11:07:02 PDT Add to watch list

China 1987 Panda .999 Silver Coin Set - 5 oz & 1 oz US $499.99 End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 13:34:40 PDT Add to watch list

1990 Chinese Panda gold coin 1/4 ounce US $309.99 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 15:47:37 PDT Add to watch list

1983 100Y Gold Chinese Panda 1 oz - Mint Sealed US $1,560.00 End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 17:05:09 PDT Add to watch list

1986 100Y Gold Chinese Panda 1oz - NGC MS68 US $1,450.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:29:29 PDT Add to watch list

100 x 2009 1oz silver panda--30th anni of Chinese coins US $3,450.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:18 PDT Add to watch list

Australia 2002 1kilo 30 Dollar silver coin---horse US $1,280.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:18 PDT Add to watch list

2000 1oz silver panda----PCGS MS69 US $239.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:20 PDT Add to watch list

1993 1oz silver coin---Chairman Mao Zedong without hat US $229.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:20 PDT Add to watch list

Australia 2001 1kilo 30 Dollar silver coin---snake US $1,220.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:21 PDT Add to watch list

2008 panda 1/20oz gold coin US $95.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:24 PDT Add to watch list

2007 1oz panda gold coin US $1,458.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:25 PDT Add to watch list

1992 1/20oz panda gold coin - MS68 US $145.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:25 PDT Add to watch list

1996 1/20oz gold coin----unicorn US $98.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:26 PDT Add to watch list

5 pcs of 2007 1oz silver pig (BU) US $379.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 0:58:27 PDT Add to watch list

Precious Collectable 1/4Oz Gold Bullion Coin 1982 US $198.77 (9 Bids) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 8:44:06 PDT Add to watch list

Rare 0.25 Ounce .999 Gold Bullion Coin US $87.17 (9 Bids) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 9:41:11 PDT Add to watch list

1987 CHINA ONE OUNCE OZ GOLD PANDA COIN GEM BU 100 YUAN US $1,300.00 (10 Bids) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 12:13:50 PDT Add to watch list

2009 silver and gold coin---30th anni of Chinese coins US $578.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 19:15:17 PDT Add to watch list

2003 CHINESE PANDA NGC MS69 1 Oz. GOLD COIN MS-69 CHINA US $1,999.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 3:28:30 PDT Add to watch list

1987 one ounce gold Panda coin original sleeve US $1,449.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 9:21:20 PDT Add to watch list

2010 50 Yuan 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Chinese Panda US $107.17 (8 Bids) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 12:29:02 PDT Add to watch list

2010 50 Yuan 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Chinese Panda US $112.50 (7 Bids) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 18:29:26 PDT Add to watch list

1989 1/4 Ounce Gold Chinese Panda .999 Pure Bullion US $339.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:27:59 PDT Add to watch list

1998 1/4 Ounce Gold Chinese Panda .999 Pure Bullion US $339.99 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:29:54 PDT Add to watch list

2010 50 Yuan 1/10 oz .9999 Gold Chinese Panda US $107.17 (5 Bids) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:30:03 PDT Add to watch list

2010 1 oz Maple Kangaroo Tiger Panda Phil 5 total gold US $7,059.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:32:22 PDT Add to watch list

1996 1oz panda gold coin US $1,748.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:47:40 PDT Add to watch list

a sheet (10) of 1993 1oz panda gold coin US $14,500.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:47:40 PDT Add to watch list

1993 panda 1/4oz gold coin US $385.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:47:40 PDT Add to watch list

a sheet (10) of 1993 panda 1/4oz gold coin US $3,890.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:47:41 PDT Add to watch list

2005 1/2oz panda gold coin US $788.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:50:56 PDT Add to watch list

1995 Kwan-Yin 1oz silver coin US $85.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 0:50:58 PDT Add to watch list

1982 Gold Chinese Panda 1 oz - NGC MS67 Certified US $2,498.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 1:01:48 PDT Add to watch list

30x 2010 Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan 1 ounce coin US $879.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 1:50:30 PDT Add to watch list

1/4 of a Troy OZ/Ounce Chinese Gold Panda .999/24K 1988 US $359.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 2:20:00 PDT Add to watch list

1982 4-COIN GOLD SET CHINESE PANDA NGC MS68 CHINA MS-68 US $9,001.25 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 4:49:17 PDT Add to watch list

1/4 OZ/Ounce .999/24K Original Chinese Gold Panda 1990 US $359.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 9:00:25 PDT Add to watch list

1985 Chinese Panda .900 Fine Silver Coin 27 g. - B19 US $150.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 9:57:22 PDT Add to watch list

1988 CHINESE GOLD PANDA 5 COINS SET PCGS PR69 DCAM US $3,799.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 10:46:26 PDT Add to watch list

1987 CHINESE GOLD PANDA 5 COINS SET PCGS PR69 DCAM US $3,799.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 10:47:48 PDT Add to watch list

2004 Chinese 1/10 OZ Gold Panda Commemorative Coin US $102.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 12:58:52 PDT Add to watch list

a1worldtrading) 2010 1/4 CHINESE PANDA GOLD COIN SEALED US $399.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 13:12:41 PDT Add to watch list

1982 Gold Chinese Panda 1/10 oz - PCGS MS68 US $298.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 20:11:18 PDT Add to watch list

1989 100Y Gold Chinese Panda 1 oz PCGS MS68 US $1,468.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 22:47:37 PDT Add to watch list

1985 Panda .999 1/4 oz. Gold Chinese Coin US $400.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 23:11:29 PDT Add to watch list

2002 500Y Gold Chinese Panda 1 oz - NGC MS69 US $1,850.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 23:52:41 PDT Add to watch list

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