THE SHORT ANSWER
Price the fine grams first, then investigate the exact coin
A current Chinese Gold Panda is not automatically a one-ounce coin. The 2026 ordinary gold range uses 30, 15, 8, 3 and 1 gram fine-gold weights, all specified as .999 fine. Metal value begins with those fine grams converted at exactly 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce; retail premium, dealer bid, condition and collector demand remain separate.
About 0.964522 fine oz.
About 0.032151 fine oz.
Official 2026 issue field.
Not a market-value promise.
WORKING VALUE TOOL
Calculate melt, premium, payout and break-even in renminbi
The calculator opens on the official 30 gram preset. It uses a labelled live CNY gold observation when available and permits an explicit manual price when it is not. Any dealer ask, bid or payout percentage remains your input rather than a fabricated market quote.
Price reference
Shows the source and observation time of the metal price used here. Product premiums, dealer quotes and taxes are separate.
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Checking the current market reference.
Specification source: China Gold Coin Group ↗
Measure premium, discount and break-even spot
Enter the purchase price or buyer offer for one coin. Negative premium means the entered price is below calculated melt value.
Compare official fine-gold contents
| Coin | Fine gold | Fineness | Melt value | Source |
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Preset specifications are product references from the named official mints. Verify the exact year, variant and authenticity of the coin before a transaction. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams.
2026 ORDINARY GOLD RANGE
Five metric sizes require five different value calculations
| Fine gold | Fine troy ounces | Diameter | Face value | Maximum mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 0.964522 oz | 32 mm | CNY 500 | 500,000 |
| 15 g | 0.482261 oz | 27 mm | CNY 200 | 200,000 |
| 8 g | 0.257206 oz | 22 mm | CNY 100 | 200,000 |
| 3 g | 0.096452 oz | 18 mm | CNY 50 | 500,000 |
| 1 g | 0.032151 oz | 10 mm | CNY 10 | 500,000 |
The official announcement calls these ordinary gold commemorative coins and separately lists proof issues. Do not transfer a proof mintage, packaging claim or collector premium onto an ordinary bullion-format listing simply because both carry a Panda design.
FOUR VALUE LAYERS
A correct quote names the question it answers
A same-time metal reference.
Premium, payment, delivery and tax.
For the exact year, size and quantity.
Date, finish, grade and demand may matter.
The denomination does not replace any of these layers. Likewise, a maximum mintage is a ceiling, not evidence that every authorized coin was produced or that rarity creates a predictable premium.
IDENTITY BEFORE PRICE
Record year, weight, finish and seller evidence before comparing offers
- Match the year and product type to an official announcement; ordinary and proof coins are different products.
- Record the marked weight, fineness, denomination and measured diameter without inventing a tolerance.
- Request the complete delivered ask and a same-time gold reference in the same currency.
- Ask for a written buyback method for the same product, not a generic “up to” percentage.
- Preserve invoice, seller identity, photographs and custody history; escalate uncertainty to non-destructive professional testing.
PRIMARY SOURCES AND METHOD
What the dataset can and cannot establish
- China Gold Coin Group 2026 issue announcement supplies the legal-tender statement, coin types, design description and current specification fields.
- China Gold Coin Group series history supports the 1982 and 2015–2016 boundaries used in the guides.
- NIST precious-metals conversion information defines one troy ounce as exactly 31.1034768 grams.
- This page does not supply historical prices, final production, grading, authentication or future-price predictions.
FAQ
Chinese Gold Panda value questions
How much gold is in a 30 gram Chinese Gold Panda?
The official 2026 ordinary 30 gram coin is specified as 30 grams of .999 fine gold. Dividing 30 by the exact NIST troy-ounce definition gives about 0.964522 fine troy ounce.
Is a 30 gram Gold Panda the same as a one-ounce gold coin?
No. One troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams, so a 30 gram Panda contains about 3.55% less fine gold than a one-troy-ounce coin.
Does the face value determine a Gold Panda's market value?
No. The yuan denomination establishes a monetary field on the legal-tender coin, while metal value starts with fine-gold weight multiplied by a same-time gold price. Premium and collector value are separate.
Is maximum mintage the number actually produced?
No. A maximum mintage is an upper limit in the issue announcement. It should not be relabelled as final production without a separate official production record.
Can this calculator authenticate a Chinese Gold Panda?
No. It calculates metal and transaction values from documented specifications and entered prices. Authentication requires the exact year and type, provenance, measurements and appropriate expert testing.