1 oz Chinese Panda Gold Coin | 2001

1 oz Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2001 - year of China's WTO entry

The 1 oz Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2001 is an archival vintage from the historic year of China's WTO entry (December 11, 2001). 1 oz pure .9999 gold (31.1035 g), face value 100 Yuan. Symbolically tied to China's opening to the world.

At GoldInvest24 in protective capsule.

Chinese Panda 2001 - geopolitical timeline

2001 was historically exceptional: 9/11 attacks destabilised world economy, while China's WTO entry started 20-year economic boom. Numismatically: low mintage ~75K pieces, premium 25-70% over spot.

Key features

• Issuer: China Gold Coin Incorporation
• Vintage: 2001 (WTO entry)
• Metal: Gold
• Fineness: .9999/1000
• Weight: 1 oz (31.1035 g)
• Diameter: 32.00 mm
• Face value: 100 Yuan
• Obverse: Temple of Heaven
• Reverse: Giant Panda (2001)
• Mintage: ~75K pieces
• Premium: 25-70% over spot
• VAT: 0%

Investment analysis

"Early Panda" category 1995-2005, hard to find, high collector demand. Combined with 2000 (Y2K) and 2002 (Frosted Variety) - "Millennium trio".

Obverse and Reverse

Obverse: Temple of Heaven. Inscriptions: 中華人民共和國 · 2001.

Reverse: 2001 vintage-specific panda composition. Inscriptions: 100 ¥ · 1 oz Au · .9999 · 2001.

Technical specifications

FAQ

2001 vs 2000?

Identical parameters, different panda composition. 2000 = millennium, 2001 = WTO.

Subject to VAT?

No. Investment gold VAT-exempt.