The Chinese gold Panda coins series has been minted beginning in the year 1982 and since then has had a different design every year, a fact that is even today a big attraction for collectors and investors. There was only one exception, the 2002 edition which was identical in design to the 2001 edition. The 1990 1/4 oz gold Chinese Panda has a fineness of 99.9% which attracts many investors. In China, these 24-karat gold coins have the status of legal tender.
This 1990 1/4oz gold Panda has a larger year date. These larger dated coins were minted at the Shanghai Mint and are regard as a variable in the minting processing making it more valuable to collectors. It is reported that there were 31,148 units of the 1/4 oz gold Panda coins minted in 1990 (including both large and small dates).
Collectors all over the world have become completely won over by the image of the endangered Panda on a gold coin and that fact coupled with the high gold content has caused the trade value of the gold Panda coins to historically increase in value over time. Investors looking enter into gold investing will find the fractional size Panda coin appropriate for any budget.
Summary of Key Coin Features:
- Low Mintage (31,148 units)
- Large Date Of Coin Mint Year
- Coin Sealed In Protective Plastic From Mint
- Excellent Value
Whether you are a serious collector/investor or just a person who happens to like a certain design, you can find something in the Panda series. Contact us today for the 1/4 oz size Gold Panda Coin pricing, the latest on new arrivals and information on our in-house segregated storage service.
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: |
1990 |
| Denomination: |
25 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 1990 1/4 oz gold Chinese Panda coin features the Panda on a rock near 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 1990 1/4 oz Gold Chinese Panda Coin is IRA Eligible
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Fun Facts
The earlier dated Pandas, in particular, have a very small mintage. The mintage of the 1982 one troy ounce Panda coin had a mintage under 14,000 units.
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