- New design: two bears embracing
- China Mint: highest minting quality
- Highest purity: 999/1,000 fineness
- New designFramed by a bamboo forest full of fine detail
- China MintOne of the most modern mints worldwide
- Highest purity24 carat in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and sealed
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China Panda, 3 g Gold
The giant panda,told in gold.
3 g Gold, 2026 issue. The image shows two pandas sitting by a stream, leaning against each other.
China Panda, 3 g Gold, side with the panda, image
3 g Gold, 2026 issue. The image shows two pandas sitting by a stream, leaning against each other.
The designs
The pandas from 2020 to 2026
The Panda has been made in gold since 1982 and in silver since 1983, and since 2016 in grams instead of ounces. The designs of 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2025 show a panda mother with her young. Here are the issues we carry.
2026By the stream, leaning together
2025The mother with two cubs
2024Mother and cub, close together
2023Two young pandas on a tree
2022Play in the snow
2021The cub climbs the tree
2020A young panda eats bamboo
The other years are shown as silver coins.
The panda
At home in the bamboo, high in the mountains.
Giant pandas live in a few mountain ranges in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu, in damp, misty mountain forests with dense bamboo, at an altitude of around 1,500 to 3,000 metres.
Around 99 per cent of their food is bamboo, and a panda spends 10 to 16 hours a day finding and eating it. Its “sixth finger” helps with this: not a finger, but an enlarged bone in the wrist that grips like a thumb.
A panda cub is born pink, hairless and blind. It then weighs 85 to 142 grams and is about the size of a stick of butter. Adult pandas mostly live alone and communicate through scent marks and calls.
In gold, from 1 to 30 grams
As a bullion coin, the gold Panda comes in five sizes, with face values from 10 to 500 Yuan.
Gold
Silver
Proof
In colour
Gilded
Day and Night
Mixed years
One gram of gold, one kilogram of silver
Side by side, true to scale.
Gold, from 1 to 50 grams
1 g10 mm
3 g18 mm
8 g22 mm
15 g27 mm
30 g32 mm
50 g40 mm2024 design
Silver, from 30 grams to 1 kilogram
30 g40 mm
150 g70 mm
1 kg100 mm
The Temple of Heaven
On the other side stands the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
There the coin shows the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, with the name of the country in the ring above it and the year below.
The hall is round and has three tiers, with a conical roof. Here the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests. The complex was completed in 1420 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
What the coin bears
The side with the panda bears the weight, the fineness and the face value in Yuan. The issuer is the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank.
On this coin it is 50 Yuan.
PandaThe panda
YearThe year below the temple
FinenessWeight and fineness
Details enlarged from the image
At a glance
- Issuing country
- China
- Face value
- 50 Yuan
- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 3 g
- Fineness
- 999/1000
- Diameter
- 18 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Maximum mintage stated by the issuer
- 500,000 coins
On one side the panda, on the other the Temple of Heaven.
Two pandas by the stream, leaning together.
3g Gold China Panda 2026 – A Small Treasure with Great Collector's Value
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation as well as crisis protection
- Design: Two playful pandas in a loving embrace, framed by a richly detailed bamboo forest
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned China Mint
- Country of origin: People's Republic of China
The Gold China Panda series is among the most sought-after gold coins worldwide – and for good reason! With the brand-new 2026 year of issue, the China Mint continues its success story. This small 3-gram treasure combines everything that makes collectors' hearts beat faster and convinces investors.
A Design to Fall in Love With: Pandas in Cozy Togetherness
The design of the 2026 edition shows two panda bears lovingly nestled against one another. Surrounded by artfully crafted bamboo stalks, the scene appears incredibly lifelike. The richly detailed minting lets you make out every single bamboo stalk – a masterpiece of minting artistry! On the reverse, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing rises majestically, a symbol of thousands of years of Chinese culture.
"The annually changing panda designs are not only a visual highlight but can also lead to significant value increases in the collector's market."
Perfect Denomination for Flexible Investment Strategies
With a fine weight of just 3 grams, this coin is ideal for beginners and experienced investors alike. Its small denomination makes it an excellent medium of exchange in uncertain times. While larger gold units are harder to trade, this compact coin offers maximum flexibility.
Why the China Panda Series Is So Special
As the only international gold bullion coin minted in gram units – a unique feature that sets it apart from the Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, or American Eagle. This special characteristic makes it extremely attractive, particularly for the Asian market.
- Annually changing designs: No other investment gold offers this variety
- Highest minting quality: The China Mint is among the most modern mints in the world
- International recognition: Valued and traded worldwide
- Collector premiums: Older year-of-issue coins often achieve remarkable prices
Gold as the Ultimate Wealth Protection
In times of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, savvy investors seek stable assets. Gold has proven itself as a reliable store of value for over 6,000 years. Unlike paper money, which can be printed at will, gold is a scarce commodity with limited supply.
The fact that the world's largest gold holders are central banks speaks volumes. They evidently no longer fully trust their own product, fiat money. Gold, on the other hand, has never had a value of zero – it possesses an intrinsic value that exists independently of political decisions or economic crises.
Technical Details That Convince
- Diameter: A compact 18.00 mm
- Fineness: An impressive 999/1,000 (24 karat)
- Face value: 50 Yuan
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Packaging: Securely sealed
Taking Advantage of Tax Benefits
Another advantage: gold is exempt from VAT in Germany! In addition, profits from the sale of gold are completely tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year. These tax benefits make gold an even more attractive form of investment.
The 3g Gold China Panda 2026 is more than just a coin – it is a piece of history, a work of art, and a smart investment all in one. Whether as a gift, for your own collection, or as a crisis-proof investment: this small gold coin offers great possibilities. Secure your own example now and benefit from the unique combination of collector's value and investment potential!
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