Coin - 2012 Chinese Panda AU 999 Gold Coin - 1 OZ

Coin Overview

• Type: Chinese Gold Panda (2012 Issue)

• Mint: Shenzhen Guobao Mint (as seen on the packaging)

• Material: .999 Fine Gold

• Weight/Denomination: 1 oz (500 Yuan face value)

Obverse (Front)

• Design: The Temple of Heaven (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) in Beijing.

• Inscriptions:

  • "中华人民共和国" (People’s Republic of China) across the top.

  • Year of issue: 2012 at the bottom.

This is the standard obverse design for all Chinese Panda coins.

Reverse (Back)

• Design: A mother panda holding a cub, surrounded by bamboo leaves.

• Inscriptions:

  • Denomination: 500元 (500 Yuan).

  • Weight & purity: 1 oz Au .999 (1 ounce of 99.9% pure gold).

The panda design changes every year, making these coins highly collectible in addition to their bullion value.

Collectability & Value

• Bullion Value: Based on 1 oz of 24K (.999) gold.

• Numismatic Value: 2012 Panda coins, especially in sealed original mint packaging, often carry a collector premium above the gold spot price.

• Condition: Your coin appears to be in its original sealed mint plastic, which adds assurance of authenticity and preserves its collectible condition.

Summary Description:

The 2012 Chinese Gold Panda 1 oz coin, minted by Shenzhen Guobao Mint, features the Temple of Heaven on the obverse and a mother panda with cub on the reverse. Struck in .999 fine gold with a face value of 500 Yuan, it is both a trusted bullion investment and a sought-after collectible due to its annually changing panda design.