What are the most interesting and attractive series of gold coins in the world? The gold Panda coins of China have to be a contender for the award! The 1984 1/2oz Gold Chinese Panda coin contains 99.9% fine, 24-karat gold and are popular with investors and collectors world-wide. Part of the appeal of the majestic Panda coins is that the reverse side of the coin, which features a depiction of the endangered bear, changes every year thus making each year coins an instant collector’s item.
The 1984 issued gold Panda coins are widely considered a “semi-key” date behind 1982 which is the year that the Panda coin series first was struck by the People’s Republic of China. The number of 1/2 oz. pure gold Pandas minted had their ups and downs from 1982 through the current year. The 1984 1/2 oz. Gold Panda was just the 3rd 1/2oz size Panda Gold coin issued in the series. Investors looking to acquire an earlier semi-key date Panda coins at a great premium will be very interested in this 1/2 oz 24-karat coin.
Mintages for the 1/2oz Gold Panda coins are reportedly 20,057 units.
Summary of Key Coin Features:
- Early Year
- Low Mintage (20,057 units)
- Excellent Value
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Specifications
| IRA Eligible: |
Yes |
| Gold Content: |
1/2 troy oz (15.5175 g) |
| Composition: |
24 karat (99.9% fine) |
| Weight: |
1/2 troy oz (15.5175 g) |
| Diameter: |
27 mm |
| Thickness: |
1.85 mm |
| Grade: |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year: |
1984 |
| Denomination: |
50 Yuan |
| Mint: |
People’s Bank of China / China Gold Coin Incorporation |
Obverse/Front Design
The obverse side has largely remained unchanged between 1982 and 1991; however, the design illustrating the Temple of Heaven in Beijing has been enclosed within an inner circle since 1992. The inscription references “People’s Republic of China” (in Chinese) and the year in which the coin was minted below the Temple.
The Temple of Heaven (“TianTan”) is in a large park in Beijing which measures approximately 273 hectares. The most important building is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (which can be seen on the coin), which dates back to 1420 during the Ming dynasty. Chinese Emperors were accustomed to come to TianTan each year in early spring to pray for abundant harvests and national prosperity.
Reverse/Back Design
The reverse side of the Chinese Panda gold coin is unique in that aside from always featuring a giant Panda bear(s), the portrait of the Panda changes every year. The 1984 1/2oz gold Chinese Panda coin features the Panda joyfully reclining and eating bamboo.
The People’s Bank of China
The People’s Bank of China (PBC) was established in 1948. China Gold Coin Incorporation (CGCI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the PBC. CGCI is responsible for designing China’s precious metal coins, as well as for their sale and marketing worldwide including the Gold Panda bullion coins. Since 2005, Gold Panda bullion coins have all been manufactured at the Shenzhen Guobao Mint, which is owned by CGCI and located about 1,800 km south of Beijing.
The 1/2oz Gold Chinese Panda Coin is IRA Eligible
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Fun Facts
The wording on the reverse side of the Panda coin has changed over the years. In 1982 no face values were recorded on the first issue of the 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz coins. Reference to gold content was only in Chinese. Gold purity was expressed as a percentage of “99.9%”.
In 1984, the reference in English to gold content was marginally changed to “1 oz Au” and the purity was now expressed as “.999”.
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