China Panda 1oz Gold Coin 1996
It should be noted that Panda gold coins are not sold domestically within China and are only for foreign sale. They are most popular to worldwide collectors and investors for the very attractive panda design which changes every year. Minted in 99.9% pure gold. The 1996 Panda Gold Coin here is in uncirculated quality and sold in the original sealed packing. Panda gold coins are tax free.
Design/Appearance
Obverse:
Within an inner ring there is a picture of the Hall of Prayers for Abundant Harvest in the Temple of Heaven. The year of issue „1996“ is shown at the bottom under the Temple design and Chinese characters are shown on the top reading "Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo" meaning People's Republic of China.
Reverse:
A Panda looking down climbing on a tree with all four paws. To the right side of the coin between two branches characters display metric purity „.999“ then „1 oz Au“ and in front and below of the panda face the nominal value 100 and symbol for Yuan are imprinted.
Mintage and Measurements
A total of 22,009 coins were minted.
The 1996 1 oz coin has 32mm diameter.
It has a thickness of 2.70mm.
Product Details:
Country of origin: China
Year of minting: 1996
Fineness: 999/1000
Fine weight: 31.10 g
Scratch resistance: Poor
Packing: Protective Mint-Sealed Pouch
Click to the China Panda Gold Coin Series to learn more.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Issuer | China Gold Coin Incorporation |
| Manufacturer | China Mint |
| Series | China Panda |
| Purity | 999/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 1996 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 Yuan |
| Thickness | 2.70 mm |
| Diameter | 32.00 mm |
| Packaging | sealed in original Packing |