Chinese Panda 8g 2027 — 8 g of 999 gold on a blank the width of a sovereign
The 8g Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2027 contains 8 g of fine gold at 999 fineness and has a face value of 100 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 8g coin replaced the 1/4 oz Panda in 2016, and this is the only size where the change meant more gold: 0.2241 g more than a quarter troy ounce (7.7759 g). Its 22 mm diameter is practically the same as a British sovereign (22.05 mm), which holds 7.32 g of fine gold.
Specifications — 8g Panda, 2027 edition
| Feature |
Value |
| Issuer |
People's Bank of China |
| Distributor |
China Gold Coin Group Co., Ltd. |
| Mints |
Shenyang Mint, Shanghai Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint |
| Series |
Chinese Panda, 2027 edition (46th annual edition since 1982) |
| Metal and fineness |
gold 999 |
| Fine gold content |
8 g |
| Diameter |
22 mm |
| Face value |
100 yuan (CNY), legal tender of the PRC |
| Maximum mintage |
200,000 coins |
| Obverse |
Temple of Heaven in Beijing, name of the state, year 2027 |
| Reverse |
two giant pandas, bamboo leaves, inscriptions 8 g Au .999 and 100 yuan |
| Issue date |
30 October 2026 |
| Packaging |
original mint-sealed film |
| VAT |
exempt — EU Directive 2006/112/EC, art. 344-356 |
Why the 2027 Panda 8g
- More gold than a quarter ounce — 8 g is 0.2241 g more than 1/4 oz coins such as the Kangaroo or Maple Leaf (7.7759 g).
- State issuer — the coin's parameters are set by People's Bank of China Announcement No. 26 of 19 October 2026: 8 g of gold, 999 fineness, 100 yuan face value.
- Capped mintage — the bank allows a maximum of 200,000 coins of the 8g size; the same as the 15g coin and 60% fewer than the 30g coin.
- 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 this slot was filled by the 1/4 oz Panda. In 2016 it was replaced by the 8g coin: the 22 mm diameter and the 100 yuan face value stayed, while the gold content rose from 7.7759 g to 8 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 22 mm the same drawing of the hall is scaled down, yet the three roof tiers stay legible.
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: 8 g Au .999, with the face value of 100 yuan at the bottom. All 15 coins of the edition carry the same design — they differ in inscriptions and scale. At 22 mm the design fills the whole field, from the bamboo leaves to the paw at the bottom edge.
What to check before buying
- Grams, not ounces — the 8g Panda holds about 2.9% more gold than a 1/4 oz coin; compare offers on a per-gram basis.
- 999, not 999.9 — the Panda is struck in 999 gold. The 8 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 8g coin has a mintage of 200,000 — like the 15g coin.
| Coin |
Fine gold |
Former counterpart (until 2015) |
Diameter |
Face value |
Maximum mintage |
| 30g Panda |
30 g |
1 oz (31.1035 g) |
32 mm |
500 yuan |
500,000 |
| 15g Panda |
15 g |
1/2 oz (15.5517 g) |
27 mm |
200 yuan |
200,000 |
| 8g Panda |
8 g |
1/4 oz (7.7759 g) |
22 mm |
100 yuan |
200,000 |
| 3g Panda |
3 g |
1/10 oz (3.1103 g) |
18 mm |
50 yuan |
500,000 |
| 1g Panda |
1 g |
1/20 oz (1.5552 g) |
10 mm |
10 yuan |
500,000 |
Weights, diameters, face values and mintages are taken from People's Bank of China Announcement No. 26 of 19 October 2026.
FAQ — 8g Chinese Panda Gold Coin 2027
How much gold does the 8g Chinese Panda 2027 contain?
The coin contains 8 g of fine gold at 999 fineness. It has a diameter of 22 mm and a face value of 100 yuan.
What does the reverse of the 8g Panda 2027 show?
Two giant pandas resting their heads together, with bamboo leaves in the upper left. The weight and fineness (8 g Au .999) are at the top and the 100 yuan face value at the bottom. Every coin of the 2027 edition carries the same design.
Does the 8g Panda contain more gold than a 1/4 oz coin?
Yes. 8 g is 0.2241 g (about 2.9%) more than a quarter troy ounce, which weighs 7.7759 g. The 8g coin replaced the 1/4 oz Panda in 2016 and kept its 22 mm diameter and 100 yuan face value.
What is the mintage of the 8g Panda 2027?
The People's Bank of China has set the maximum mintage at 200,000 coins. The other gold bullion coins of the edition: 30g, 3g and 1g — 500,000 each; 15g — 200,000.
Who issues the 8g 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 100 yuan.
Is VAT charged on the 8g 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.