OFFICIAL 2026 REFERENCE
The current ordinary gold family runs from 1 to 30 fine grams
The 2026 ordinary Chinese Gold Panda range contains five .999 fine-gold sizes: 30, 15, 8, 3 and 1 gram. Size changes the fine-gold amount, diameter, denomination, maximum mintage and likely transaction economics, so compare complete quotes per fine gram or fine troy ounce.
SPECIFICATION TABLE
Fine gold, diameter, denomination and issue limit
| 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 |
Fine troy ounces are GoldObserve conversions from the official gram fields, not additional denomination names published by the issuer. Each conversion divides grams by the exact NIST definition of 31.1034768 grams per troy ounce.
SIZE DECISION
Lower cash outlay and lower cost per gram are different objectives
Potentially easier staged buying or partial resale.
Compare real asks instead of assuming.
Still smaller than one troy ounce.
Complete ask minus credible exit bid.
A small coin can be rational when divisibility matters even if its percentage premium is higher. The decision can reverse when the priority is the lowest verified acquisition cost per fine gram and the larger resale unit is acceptable.
DATA BOUNDARIES
Do not turn specification fields into claims they cannot support
- Fine-gold grams describe contained pure gold; they are not a complete measured authentication result.
- Maximum mintage is an upper limit, not a statement of final production.
- Diameter is one year-specific comparison field; the public announcement does not authorize GoldObserve to invent a tolerance.
- Face value is a legal-tender denomination, not a dealer ask or guaranteed redemption price.
- Older years may use different weight labels, specifications or denominations and need their own source.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Official issue fields plus an exact conversion
- 2026 Panda issue announcement for every issuer field in the table.
- NIST conversion information for the exact troy-ounce definition.
FAQ
Gold Panda size questions
What sizes are in the 2026 Chinese Gold Panda ordinary gold range?
The official ordinary gold sizes are 30 grams, 15 grams, 8 grams, 3 grams and 1 gram of .999 fine gold.
What is the diameter of a 30 gram Gold Panda?
The 2026 issue announcement lists the 30 gram ordinary gold coin at 32 millimeters in diameter.
Which 2026 Gold Panda has a CNY 100 face value?
The 8 gram ordinary gold coin carries the CNY 100 denomination in the official announcement.
Does maximum mintage prove rarity?
No. It is an authorization ceiling. Rarity and market premium require actual production, survival, condition and transaction evidence.