The Chinese Gold Panda series from the Chinese Mint represents a fascinating intersection of numismatics, national pride, and artistic craftsmanship. First introduced in 1982, these gold bullion coins feature annually changing designs of giant pandas, making them highly collectible among both investors and numismatists worldwide. Right now, 12 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coins from random years are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in protective packaging!
- Proof and BU specimens available in this listing!
- Random years and designs available!
- Contains 12 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of 1,000 Yuan backed by the government of China.
- Obverse features the Temple of Heaven.
- Reverse depicts the Giant Panda.
- Please note that various designs, years of issue, and finishes are possible in this listing.
Each 12 oz Chinese Gold Panda Coin offered here comes with protective packaging. This listing offers 12 oz Gold Pandas, with both BU specimens and Proof coins possible in the listing. The packaging of a given coin will be determined by its type. We are not able to guarantee a specific coin in advance as all items are chosen at random after your payment clears.
Giant pandas, scientific name Ailuropoda melanoleuca, are iconic bear species native to the mountainous regions of central China, particularly in Sichuan province. These distinctive black and white creatures are renowned for their specialized bamboo diet, consuming up to 84 pounds of bamboo daily despite being classified as carnivores, which necessitates them eating almost constantly to meet their nutritional needs.
In the obverse design of 12 oz Gold Panda Coins, you’ll find the Temple of Heaven building. This structure is the central building in the Temple of Heaven Complex and has been a fixture of the Gold Panda Series since its debut in 1982.
For the reverse of 12 oz Chinese Gold Pandas, the Chinese Mint features varying depictions of the Giant Panda species. Once considered endangered, conservation efforts have helped their population recover, and they were reclassified as “vulnerable” in 2016, representing a significant success in wildlife preservation. Their adorable appearance, coupled with their unique behaviors and cultural significance in China, have made them global ambassadors for wildlife conservation and international diplomacy.
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