Chinese 1/4 oz. Gold Panda Coin (Random Year)
- Purchased based on gold weight (regardless of condition)

About Purchasing Gold Coins (GoldSilverJapan)
GoldSilverJapan purchases 1/4 oz. Chinese Panda Gold Coins (Random Year), officially issued by the People's Republic of China, based on gold weight (pure gold content), regardless of condition, year, or appearance.

This page is a purchasing guide that focuses on the value of gold bullion, without regard to appraisal grade or year-specific premiums.

Unused, circulated, with scratches, or minor dents, are all appraised according to the same criteria.

Purchase Price Approach (Gold Weight Basis)

The 1/4 ounce China Panda Gold Coin is an official Chinese government bullion coin containing exactly 0.25 troy ounces (approximately 7.78g) of pure gold with a purity of .999 (or .9999).

* While the purity notation (.999/.9999) and weight notation methods vary depending on the year of issue, GoldSilverJapan values coins based on a pure gold content of 0.25 troy ounces.

GoldSilverJapan calculates the purchase price based on the following factors:

- The current international gold price (gold spot price)
- Pure gold content (0.25 troy ounces)
- International market liquidity
- Exchange rate (converted to yen)

* There is no price difference based on the year or panda design.
* The final purchase price will be determined based on the gold market price at the time of acceptance.

Condition (regardless)

All gold coins in the following conditions are eligible for purchase:

- Minor scratches due to circulation
- Surface scuffs
- Fingerprints or light stains
- No capsule, bare coins

*Please contact us in advance only if the coin is cracked, significantly deformed, or chipped.

About the Chinese Panda Gold Coin

The Chinese Panda Gold Coin is an official bullion gold coin series representing the People's Republic of China, first issued in 1982.

Its most distinctive feature is its annual design, and as the world's first "annual bullion gold coin," it has received high praise in the international market.

Featuring the giant panda, China's national animal, this coin has long been popular as a gold coin combining national symbolism and artistic value.

Obverse Design (Temple of Heaven)

The obverse depicts the Temple of Heaven (Prayer Hall) in Beijing.

This building, a monument of national and religious importance where successive emperors offered prayers to heaven, is a design consistently used throughout the Chinese Panda Gold Coin series.

The name of the issuing country and the year of issue are engraved around the coin.

Reverse Design (Panda)

The reverse features a different panda design for each era.

The diverse compositions, including a mother and calf panda, a panda eating bamboo, and a walking panda, are popular with collectors worldwide.

GoldSilverJapan does not charge different prices for coins based on design or era.

Are Chinese Panda Gold Coins an "Investment Product"?

Chinese Panda Gold Coins are legally considered "currency" in China, but in practice, they are treated as physical assets representing pure gold.

GoldSilverJapan values them as physical assets based on the weight and purity of the gold, rather than as investment products based on collectible value or rarity.

For this reason, we employ transparent and consistent appraisal standards that do not differentiate prices based on era, design, or appearance.

Positioning as a 1/4 ounce Gold Coin

1/4 ounce gold coins are a popular size, serving as a middle ground between those looking to hold small amounts of gold and those prioritizing price efficiency.


- More cost-effective than 1/10 ounce
- Easier to acquire than 1/2 ounce
- Easier to sell in installments

As a result, they offer a well-balanced weight that combines practicality and flexibility.

Basic Specifications (Representative Example)

Country of Issue: People's Republic of China
Issuing Agency: People's Bank of China (Supervised)
Material: Pure Gold (.999 or .9999)
Fine Gold Content: 0.25 troy ounces (approx. 7.78g)
Face Value: 100 yuan (may vary depending on the year)
First Issued: 1982
Circulation Type: Bullion Gold Coin

Market Data Reference (Coinpedia)

The purchase criteria on this page are based on GoldSilverJapan's proprietary coin market database, "Coinpedia."

Coinpedia provides objective market analysis based on international gold prices, the circulation of gold bullion coins, and public transaction data.

*This page does not guarantee a specific price.

About Online Purchases (No In-Store Service)

GoldSilverJapan is an online-only purchasing and sales business.

We do not offer in-person purchases in-store. Instead, we offer the following methods:

- Free, simplified appraisal based on photos
- Full appraisal by mail
- Quoted appraisal price
- Payment after acceptance

All transactions are completed without meeting face-to-face.

For those wishing to purchase

The 1/4 ounce Chinese Panda Gold Coin is a highly practical gold bullion coin suitable for small holdings, diversification, and flexible selling.

At GoldSilverJapan, we carefully inspect each coin based on market conditions before appraising it.

Free photo appraisals and consultations are also welcome.

Please feel free to contact us.

To accurately, quietly, and honestly evaluate gold as a physical asset.

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