**Product Details** In 2016, the Chinese Panda series was adjusted to align with the metric system, replacing the 1/20 oz Gold Panda with a 1-gram Gold Panda, still containing .999 fine gold. ### Coin Highlights: - **Contains 1 gram of .999 fine gold.** - **Coins come in protective plastic packaging.** - **Obverse:** Depicts the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, encircled by "People's Republic of China" in Chinese, along with the year of issue. - **Reverse:** Varies by year of issue. - **Guaranteed by the People's Bank of China.** - **Years of our choice.** Add the 1 gram Gold Chinese Panda coin to your cart today! ### History: The Gold Pandas were first minted in 1982 in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz sizes. In 1983, the 1/20 oz coin was introduced. Some years also saw the release of 5 oz and 12 oz gold coins. In 2016, the People's Republic of China began minting Gold Pandas in metric sizes to better cater to the international market. Each year, the design of the panda changes, making these coins highly collectible. The only exception was in 2002 when the design was the same as 2001. After collectors voiced their preference for annual design changes, the practice resumed in 2003. The People's Republic of China guarantees the quality of each Gold Panda coin. These coins are minted at several locations, including Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Shenyang. Unlike the U.S. Mint, these Chinese mints do not use mint marks to distinguish between their locations each year. However, some years, like 1987, feature a “Y” or “S” mint mark. The mints also have minor variations in design, such as font size, date size, and details in the Temple of Heaven design. These annual design changes and unique mint variations have led to the appreciation in value of Gold Pandas, making them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. To add to their collectibility, the People's Republic of China issues specialty-designed Gold Panda coins for coin expositions. These designs typically feature similar panda imagery with additional scrollwork or design enhancements, along with the exposition's name and variations in the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests design. While these coins are usually exclusive to the event, they can sometimes be found for public purchase.
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