China Gold Coin Incorporation

China Gold Coin Corporation | Home of the Gold Panda – Since 1982

The China Gold Coin Corporation (CGCC) is the exclusive producer of China’s official precious-metal bullion and commemorative coins, including the internationally renowned Gold Panda series. First issued in 1982, the Gold Panda is one of the most distinctive bullion coins in the world — featuring an annually changing panda design that makes each year’s coin unique and drives collector interest alongside core bullion value. No other major bullion coin series changes its reverse design every year to the same degree.

London Gold Centre stocks China Gold Coin Corporation products with live market-linked pricing, secure checkout, and the choice of insured UK delivery or collection from our Hatton Garden showroom. Browse the full product range below, or compare Gold Panda coins alongside other mints on the Buy Gold Coins UK page.

Why Buyers Choose China Gold Coin Corporation

• Annually changing panda design: the Gold Panda features a new panda scene each year, making it the most design-varied bullion coin series in production — driving collector interest and supporting premiums beyond spot value for sought-after vintages.
• Dual bullion and collector appeal: the Panda’s combination of gold content and unique annual designs attracts both bullion buyers and numismatic collectors — a crossover that no other major bullion coin achieves to the same extent.
• Internationally recognised since 1982: the Gold Panda series has been in continuous production for over 40 years and is widely known across global bullion and numismatic markets.
• 999 fine gold purity: Gold Pandas are struck in 999 fine gold, with the modern standard (since 2016) containing 30 grams of pure gold per coin.

Gold Panda Products Available

The CGCC’s flagship product for UK bullion buyers is the China Panda Gold Coin. The modern standard (post-2016) contains 30 grams of 999 fine gold with a ¥500 denomination — note that pre-2016 issues used a 1 troy ounce (31.1g) specification. Buyers should check which format they are purchasing and compare gold content accordingly.

If you are comparing the Gold Panda against other 1oz-class coins, the key comparisons for UK buyers are the 1oz Britannia (31.1g of 999.9 fine gold with UK legal-tender CGT discussion), the Maple Leaf (Canadian Mint 999.9 purity with micro-engraved security), and the Krugerrand (world’s original bullion coin in 22-carat format). For another coin with annually changing designs, compare with the Australian Nugget. Our best gold coins guide helps you compare across all major coin families.

How to Compare Gold Panda Coins

When comparing Gold Panda coins with products from other mints, UK buyers typically look at gold content (30g post-2016 versus 31.1g troy ounce coins), premium over the live spot price, collector premium for specific vintage years, tax treatment versus UK legal-tender coins, and resale dynamics in both bullion and numismatic markets. Gold Pandas are not UK legal tender, so the CGT discussion differs from Britannias and Sovereigns. For the latest tax position, check the HMRC guidance on investment gold and VAT and the HMRC CGT manual.

For live pricing comparison, use the gold price per gram calculator to benchmark premiums. For broader buying guidance, our 10 things to know before buying gold and Britannia vs Sovereign guide cover the fundamentals. You can also browse the full gold bars, silver, platinum, and palladium ranges to compare across metals.