Country: China, Mint: Shenzhen, Guobao Mint, Diameter: 32.00 mm, Thickness: 2.70mm, Weight: 30 g, Purity: 0.999% Au Fine Gold (24 karat)

The 2016 30g Chinese Panda Gold Coin marks a significant shift in the Panda series, as it was the first year the coins were issued in metric weight rather than troy ounces. Struck in .999 fine gold, this coin continues the legacy of the Panda series—blending artistic beauty, cultural symbolism, and investment value.

While the official emblem of the People’s Republic of China is the dragon, many people both inside and outside of China view the panda as one of the symbols of the nation. The panda is native to south-central China. The species is considered among the endangered animals of the world, with estimates of the wild population ranging from 1,500 to 3,000.

Product Highlights:

• Contains 30 grams of .999 fine gold.
• Issued by the People’s Republic of China with a face value of 500 Yuan.
• Encapsulated in a protective acrylic capsule for added preservation.
• Obverse: Features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with the inscription “中华人民共和国” (People’s Republic of China) and the year “2016.”
• Reverse: Depicts a detailed image of a giant panda holding a bamboo shoot, showcasing the series’ iconic and annually changing designs.
• Celebrated for its collectibility, artistic detail, and transition to the metric system.

The reverse of all Chinese Gold Panda coins includes the outer façade of the Temple of Heaven, a place of worship and communal gathering in south-central Beijing since the 15^th century. Engravings on this face include the year of issue and nation of issue.