China Panda Gold Coin is a series of gold bullion coins issued by the People's Republic of China. It was one of the most successful bullion coins of the 1980's. It changes its design every year and comes in different sizes, from 0.1 troy oz to 1 troy oz with different denomination reflecting the weight.

The yearly change of design creates a steady demand for these bullion pieces regardless of gold price fluctuations. Gold Pandas encourage use of coins in jewelry because the one ounce coins are set in necklace mountings, and the smaller sizes are sold in pendants, bracelets, and earrings. Panda coin jewelry has become quite an item in the U.S., and the rest of the world.

Most buyers of gold Pandas concentrate on the bullion-priced 1-ounce and smaller sizes.

Demand from China itself is starting to expand, which may become a significant factor in the future, both for current and past issues. In the meantime, the gold Panda series continues to roll along.

Today, when the Panda issues from the 1980's come on the market, they bring a fraction of their 1987 high prices. However, the dated coins from the mid-1990's are hard to find, as the mintage figures were then much lower than during their heyday.