Chinese Gold Panda Melt Value
Pure gold content of the Chinese Gold Panda: 30 g (¥500), 2016–present 0.9636 oz; 15 g (¥200), 2016–present 0.4818 oz; 8 g (¥100), 2016–present 0.2569 oz; 3 g (¥50), 2016–present 0.0964 oz; 1 oz (¥500), before 2016 0.9990 oz. At $4,147/oz gold, the 30 g (¥500), 2016–present is worth about $3,996 in melt value. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
Chinese Gold Panda specifications
| Version | Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g (¥500), 2016–present | 2016–present | .999 (99.9%) | 30 g | 29.97 g (0.9636 oz t) | 32 mm | ¥500 CNY |
| 15 g (¥200), 2016–present | 2016–present | .999 (99.9%) | 15 g | 14.99 g (0.4818 oz t) | 27 mm | ¥200 CNY |
| 8 g (¥100), 2016–present | 2016–present | .999 (99.9%) | 8 g | 7.992 g (0.2569 oz t) | 22 mm | ¥100 CNY |
| 3 g (¥50), 2016–present | 2016–present | .999 (99.9%) | 3 g | 2.997 g (0.0964 oz t) | 18 mm | ¥50 CNY |
| 1 oz (¥500), before 2016 | 1982–2015 | .999 (99.9%) | 31.1 g | 31.07 g (0.9990 oz t) | 32 mm | ¥500 (earlier ¥100) |
China's gold bullion coin since 1982, with a new panda design most years. Since 2016 the sizes are metric (30 g, 15 g, 8 g, 3 g and 1 g); earlier coins were sized in troy ounces.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the 30 g (¥500), 2016–present: 30 g × .999 = 29.97 g of pure gold. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 0.9636 oz, then multiply by $4,147 spot: about $3,996.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | 30 g (¥500), 2016–present | 15 g (¥200), 2016–present | 8 g (¥100), 2016–present | 3 g (¥50), 2016–present | 1 oz (¥500), before 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | $3,996 | $1,998 | $1,066 | $399.63 | $4,143 |
| 5 coins | $19,981 | $9,991 | $5,328 | $1,998 | $20,716 |
| 10 coins | $39,963 | $19,981 | $10,657 | $3,996 | $41,433 |
| 20 coins | $79,925 | $39,963 | $21,313 | $7,993 | $82,865 |
| 25 coins | $99,906 | $49,953 | $26,642 | $9,991 | $103,581 |
| 100 coins | $399,626 | $199,813 | $106,567 | $39,963 | $414,325 |
Melt value vs collector value
The Chinese Gold Panda is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the gold spot price. Buyers and sellers usually quote it as a premium over (or a discount to) melt value, and that premium depends on the dealer, the year and the coin's condition. Special and proof versions can sell for more. Melt value is the number to anchor on: it's what the metal alone is worth today.
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Specs: Nu Stack coin database (curated entries and the Numista catalog). Not in the database (it lists 30 g for every year). Gold Pandas were sized in troy ounces until 2015 and in grams from 2016 (China Gold Coin Corporation / People's Bank of China). Melt values use the gold spot price from the Nu Stack price feed and are estimates of metal content only, not offers to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a Chinese Gold Panda?
30 g (¥500), 2016–present: 29.97 g (0.9636 troy oz) of pure gold; 15 g (¥200), 2016–present: 14.99 g (0.4818 troy oz) of pure gold; 8 g (¥100), 2016–present: 7.992 g (0.2569 troy oz) of pure gold; 3 g (¥50), 2016–present: 2.997 g (0.0964 troy oz) of pure gold; 1 oz (¥500), before 2016: 31.07 g (0.9990 troy oz) of pure gold.
What is a Chinese Gold Panda worth in melt value today?
At $4,147/oz gold (October 19, 2026): 30 g (¥500), 2016–present about $3,996; 15 g (¥200), 2016–present about $1,998; 8 g (¥100), 2016–present about $1,066; 3 g (¥50), 2016–present about $399.63; 1 oz (¥500), before 2016 about $4,143. The value moves with the spot price, and this page updates automatically.
Is a Chinese Gold Panda worth more than its melt value?
Bullion coins usually trade close to melt value plus a dealer premium. Proof, low-mintage or special issues can sell for more. Compare a dealer's quote against the melt value above.