30g Chinese Panda Gold Coin | 2027

Chinese Panda 30g 2027 — 30 g of 999 gold with two pandas on the reverse

The 30g Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2027 contains 30 g of fine gold at 999 fineness and has a face value of 500 yuan. It is issued by the People's Bank of China as legal tender of the People's Republic of China. The 2027 edition was released on 30 October 2026, and its reverse shows two giant pandas resting their heads together.

The 30g coin is the largest of the five gold bullion Pandas and has stood in for the former 1 oz coin since 2016. It holds 1.1035 g less gold than a troy ounce (31.1035 g) while keeping the same 32 mm diameter.

Specifications — 30g Panda, 2027 edition

Why the 2027 Panda 30g

• Largest size in the series — 30 g is close to an ounce, so once converted to a per-gram price the coin is easy to compare with a 1 oz Krugerrand, Maple Leaf or Kangaroo.
• State issuer — the coin's parameters are set by People's Bank of China Announcement No. 26 of 19 October 2026: 30 g of gold, 999 fineness, 500 yuan face value.
• Capped mintage — the bank allows a maximum of 500,000 coins of the 30g size; the same as the 3g and 1g coins.
• A new reverse every year — the panda design changes with each edition, 2001 and 2002 excepted, so the 2027 coin can be told apart without reading the date.
• VAT exemption — a gold coin of 999 fineness that is legal tender is exempt from VAT under articles 344-356 of EU Directive 2006/112/EC.

The Chinese Panda series — from 1982 to the 2027 edition

The People's Bank of China issued the first set of gold bullion Pandas on 15 September 1982. The 2027 edition is the 46th in the series. The issue of 30 October 2026 comprises 15 coins: 7 bullion and 8 proof coins in gold, silver and platinum.

Until 2015 the largest gold bullion Panda was the 1 oz coin. In 2016 the bank moved the series to the metric system and introduced the 30g coin in its place. The 32 mm diameter and the 500 yuan face value stayed the same; the gold content went from 31.1035 g to 30 g.

The coins are struck by three mints: Shenyang Mint, Shanghai Mint and Shenzhen Guobao Mint. The sole distributor is China Gold Coin Group Co., Ltd. The announcement does not state which mint strikes which size.

Obverse — the Temple of Heaven in Beijing

The obverse is shared by every coin in the edition. It shows the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The name of the state runs around the top in Chinese characters, with the year 2027 at the bottom. The Temple of Heaven has appeared on the series since its first edition.

At 32 mm the three roof tiers, the terrace balustrades and the stairway to the hall are clearly visible.

Reverse 2027 — two pandas beneath bamboo leaves

The reverse of the 2027 edition shows two giant pandas in close-up, resting their heads together. Bamboo leaves appear above them on the left. The background is plain, with no landscape. The design is by Tong Fang; according to reports from the issue ceremony, the way the heads meet suggests the shape of a heart.

The weight and fineness are struck at the top: 30 g Au .999, with the face value of 500 yuan at the bottom. All 15 coins of the edition carry the same design — they differ in inscriptions and scale. At 32 mm the texture of the fur and the detail of both animals' eyes are clearly visible.

What to check before buying

• Grams, not ounces — when comparing prices with 1 oz coins, convert to a per-gram figure: the 30g Panda holds about 3.5% less gold than a troy ounce.
• 999, not 999.9 — the Panda is struck in 999 gold. The 30 g shown on the coin is the fine gold content.
• Mint film — the Panda is heat-sealed in clear film at the mint. Intact film makes a later resale easier.
• Year — this listing is the specific 2027 edition, not a mixed-years variant.

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The five gold Pandas of 2027 compared

The 2027 edition includes five gold bullion coins. The 30g coin is the largest and carries the highest face value.

Weights, diameters, face values and mintages are taken from People's Bank of China Announcement No. 26 of 19 October 2026.

FAQ — 30g Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2027

How much gold does the 30g Chinese Panda 2027 contain?

The coin contains 30 g of fine gold at 999 fineness. It has a diameter of 32 mm and a face value of 500 yuan.

What does the reverse of the 30g Panda 2027 show?

Two giant pandas resting their heads together, with bamboo leaves in the upper left. The weight and fineness (30 g Au .999) are at the top and the 500 yuan face value at the bottom. Every coin of the 2027 edition carries the same design.

How does the 30g Panda differ from a 1 oz coin?

It contains 30 g of gold, which is 1.1035 g (about 3.5%) less than a troy ounce. Until 2015 the Panda was struck in ounces; since 2016 the 30g coin has been the largest bullion coin in the series. The 32 mm diameter and the 500 yuan face value have stayed the same.

What is the mintage of the 30g Panda 2027?

The People's Bank of China has set the maximum mintage at 500,000 coins. The other gold bullion coins of the edition: 15g and 8g — 200,000 each; 3g and 1g — 500,000 each.

Who issues the 30g Chinese Panda?

The issuer is the People's Bank of China. The coins are struck by Shenyang Mint, Shanghai Mint and Shenzhen Guobao Mint, and the sole distributor is China Gold Coin Group Co., Ltd. The coin is legal tender of the People's Republic of China with a face value of 500 yuan.

Is VAT charged on the 30g Panda?

No. A gold coin of 999 fineness that is legal tender is exempt from VAT under articles 344-356 of EU Directive 2006/112/EC.