Chinese Silver Panda Melt Value
Pure silver content of the Chinese Silver Panda: 30 g (¥10), 2016–present 0.9636 oz; 1 oz (¥10), 1989–2015 0.9990 oz. At $57.35/oz silver, the 30 g (¥10), 2016–present is worth about $55.26 in melt value. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
Chinese Silver Panda specifications
| Version | Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure silver | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g (¥10), 2016–present | 2016–present | .999 (99.9%) | 30 g | 29.97 g (0.9636 oz t) | 40 mm | ¥10 CNY |
| 1 oz (¥10), 1989–2015 | 1989–2015 | .999 (99.9%) | 31.1 g | 31.07 g (0.9990 oz t) | 40 mm | ¥10 |
China's silver bullion Panda, with a new design most years. The bullion coin was 1 troy oz until 2015 and has been 30 g of .999 silver since 2016.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the 30 g (¥10), 2016–present: 30 g × .999 = 29.97 g of pure silver. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 0.9636 oz, then multiply by $57.35 spot: about $55.26.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | 30 g (¥10), 2016–present | 1 oz (¥10), 1989–2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | $55.26 | $57.29 |
| 5 coins | $276.30 | $286.46 |
| 10 coins | $552.60 | $572.93 |
| 20 coins | $1,105 | $1,146 |
| 25 coins | $1,382 | $1,432 |
| 100 coins | $5,526 | $5,729 |
Melt value vs collector value
The Chinese Silver Panda is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the silver 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). Silver Panda bullion coins were 1 troy oz until 2015 and 30 g from 2016 (China Gold Coin Corporation). Melt values use the silver 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 silver is in a Chinese Silver Panda?
30 g (¥10), 2016–present: 29.97 g (0.9636 troy oz) of pure silver; 1 oz (¥10), 1989–2015: 31.07 g (0.9990 troy oz) of pure silver.
What is a Chinese Silver Panda worth in melt value today?
At $57.35/oz silver (October 19, 2026): 30 g (¥10), 2016–present about $55.26; 1 oz (¥10), 1989–2015 about $57.29. The value moves with the spot price, and this page updates automatically.
Is a Chinese Silver 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.