World gold · Storage guide
Best storage options for the Gold Panda
China's gold Panda changes design every year, which makes it popular with collectors. The 1 oz coin is around 32 mm, the half ounce 27 mm, the quarter ounce 22 mm and the tenth ounce 18 mm.
1 oz Gold Panda (32.05 mm)
1/2 oz Gold Panda (27 mm)
1/4 oz Gold Panda (22 mm)
Gold Panda specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Specifications and the capsule that fits
| Size | Years | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Fineness | Capsule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30g gold | 2016 onwards | 32.00 mm | — | 30 g | .999 | H-32 direct fit | [1] |
Designs
| Year | Design | Designer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every year | A new panda reverse each year, with the Temple of Heaven on the obverse | — | [2] |
Key facts and key dates
- In 2016 Pandas moved to metric weights: gold in 30g, 15g, 8g, 3g and 1g, and silver in 30g (0.9645oz) rather than 31.1g. [3][4]
- 2015 Pandas omitted the weight and fineness from the coin. [2]
Download this data as a spreadsheet: gold-panda.csv
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the Gold Panda?
The Gold Panda comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1 oz Gold Panda (32.05 mm); 1/2 oz Gold Panda (27 mm); 1/4 oz Gold Panda (22 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a Gold Panda?
Pandas are sealed in mint packaging on issue, but once removed a capsule is the best way to keep the annual design pristine. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
Want the story behind this coin? Read the full history of the Chinese Panda.
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