Chinese Gold Panda coins have been available from the Chinese Mint since 1982 and feature new design elements on the reverse side of the coins each year. Gold Panda coins, like their silver counterparts, were originally weighted in Troy ounces and are now marked in Grams since a transition in 2016. Right now, 2018 30 Gram Chinese Gold Panda Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion with PCGS certification.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside of protective plastic slabs courtesy of the PCGS!
• 37^th issue year for the Chinese Gold Panda coins!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 30 Grams (.9645 Troy oz) of .999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 500 (Yuan) backed by the People’s Republic of China.
• Issued a Grade of Mint State 69 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Features a First Strike label.
• Temple of Heaven’s Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests is on the obverse.
• A Giant Panda stares at his bamboo meal on the reverse.

Each 2018 30 Gram Chinese Gold Panda Coin in this product listing is available to you for purchase online today in near-perfect condition. These Mint State 69 coins exhibit full, original mint luster and a maximum of two minor detracting flaws. Acceptable flaws at this grade level include only minuscule contact marks or hairlines that must be located outside the primary focal points of the coin.

The included First Strike label in the slab denotes the timing of arrival for the coin during certification. To earn the FS label, these gold bullion coins must be received by the PCGS for certification within the first 30 days of initial release from the producing mint.

On the obverse of 30 Gram Chinese Gold Panda Coins is the image of the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. This is the largest building within the Temple of Heaven complex, which is one of four Taoist religious complexes in the city of Beijing constructed in the 15^th century.

The reverse of 2018 30 Gram Chinese Gold Panda Coins includes the exclusive 2018 image of the Giant Panda. This year’s depiction offers a close-up view of the Giant Panda’s head as its eyes gaze directly at the bamboo in its paws. Giant Pandas are herbivores and get up to 99% of their dietary sustenance from bamboo.

Chinese Gold Panda Coins are struck with weights marked in Grams as of 2016. The change from the 1 oz coin to the 30 Gram coin resulted in the diameter dropping from 32.05 mm to 32 mm and the total weight dropping from 31.103 Grams to 30 Grams.

If you have any questions, JM Bullion customer service is happy to help. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.