You know the trouble with Gold Panda Coins? Absolutely nothing!! The 2012 1/4 oz Gold Chinese Panda bullion coin was designed to be interesting to not only the bullion buyer but to coin collectors as well. Its legendary Panda design on the reverse changes every year, making each year’s mint a limited edition that is highly sought after by collectors thus historically driving up its value.
The official mint of the People's Republic of China introduced the Panda Gold bullion coins in 1982. The 2012 1/4 oz Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes sealed in the original plastic as issued directly from the People's Bank of China. These Gold Panda Coins with 99.9% in fineness has caused them to be a great success among bullion coin investors. The Gold Pandas are legal tender in the People's Republic of China, and are issued in various sizes and corresponding face value denominations.
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Specifications
| IRA Eligible: |
Yes |
| Gold Content: |
1/4 troy oz (7.7758 g) |
| Composition: |
24 karat (99.9% fine) |
| Weight: |
1/4 troy oz (7.7758 g) |
| Diameter: |
22 mm |
| Thickness: |
1.53 mm |
| Grade: |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year: |
2012 |
| Denomination: |
100 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. This was an exception in 2001 & 2002 when it was the same for both years. Between 1982 and 1986, Gold Panda obverse and reverse designs were developed by CBPM (China Mint Company). Since 1987, China Gold Coin Incorporation has been responsible for all designs. Displayed nears the pandas head is the face value of the coin. Below the panda is the coins gold weight and gold content.
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 2012 1/4 oz Gold Chinese Panda Coin is IRA Eligible
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Fun Facts
The Giant Panda has the largest molar teeth of any of the carnivores. Although classed as a carnivore, the Panda's diet consists almost exclusively of bamboo (99%) and as such usually spends 14 hours a day eating.
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