8g China Panda Gold Coin | 2027

What is the 8g China Panda gold coin 2027?

The 8g China Panda gold coin 2027 is a bullion coin from the People's Republic of China containing 8 g of fine gold at a purity of 999/1000. It is issued by the People's Bank of China, has a face value of 100 yuan and a diameter of 22 mm, and is legal tender in China.

According to Announcement No. 26 (2026) of the People's Bank of China, the 2027 Panda series is issued from 30 October 2026. The maximum mintage of the 8 g gold coin is set at 200,000 pieces. The series is struck by Shenyang Mint, Shanghai Mint and Shenzhen Guobao Mint, and China Gold Coin Group is its sole distributor. At StoneX Bullion, you buy the Panda at the live price, which is continuously adjusted to the precious metals market.

What design does the China Panda 2027 show?

The reverse of the China Panda 2027 shows two pandas cuddling up together, plus the face value, weight and purity. The obverse features Beijing's Temple of Heaven, the country's official name and the year. According to the People's Bank of China, the entire 2027 Panda series bears this design, including the 1 g to 30 g gold coins.

You can identify the year by the date on the obverse. Weight and purity are stated directly on the coin.

How big is the 8g China Panda gold coin?

The 8g China Panda gold coin has a diameter of 22 mm and contains 8 g of fine gold at a purity of 999/1000. The 2027 series comprises five bullion gold coins from 1 g to 30 g. All of them carry the same design and differ only in weight, diameter and face value.

Smaller denominations usually carry a higher premium per gram than larger ones. What counts is the price displayed at the time you place your order. Handle the coin only by the edge, or leave it in its packaging, so that the surface does not get scratched. The coin comes sealed in plastic.

China Panda gold coins 2027 at a glance

• Country: China
• Issuer: People's Bank of China
• Mints: Shenyang Mint, Shanghai Mint, Shenzhen Guobao Mint; distribution: China Gold Coin Group (China Gold Coin Inc.)
• Fine weight: 8 g
• Purity: 999/1000
• Face value: 100 yuan
• Diameter: 22 mm
• Maximum mintage: 200,000 pieces
• Year: 2027; condition: new (bullion quality)

The China Panda gold coin meets the criteria for investment gold: it has a purity of at least 900/1000, is legal tender and was minted after 1800. As investment gold, it is exempt from VAT in the EU; for UK orders, investment gold should generally remain VAT-free under HMRC VAT Notice 701/21 (not tax advice). The same design is also available, for example, as the 15g China Panda gold coin 2027. Earlier years in this size are available as 8g China Panda gold, mixed years. You can find all sizes and years in the China Panda gold coins category. Keep an eye on the price with the gold price chart. If you want to sell, StoneX Bullion buys your coins back through its buy-back service.

Why buy from StoneX Bullion?

StoneX Bullion is based in Frankfurt am Main and is a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. The group is listed on the Nasdaq (SNEX) and ranks 31st in the Fortune 500 (2026) and 69th in the Fortune Global 500 (2026). StoneX Bullion is an LBMA Affiliate Member.

StoneX Bullion sources the Panda coins of the current year directly from China Gold Coin Group. More than 150,000 customers use StoneX Bullion. Private customers receive their shipment insured until delivery, in line with our terms and conditions. If you want to sell, we buy your coins back.