2026 Chinese Panda 3g Gold Coin
The 2026 Chinese Panda 3g Gold Coin represents the eighth release in the Decade of Love series, continuing its heartfelt narrative through a tender scene of two giant pandas. This coin has a limited mintage of 500,000. The reverse of the coin features two giant pandas resting together beside a gentle stream. Surrounding the pandas is a tranquil natural setting of bamboo groves, weathered rocks, and flowing water. Details of the coin's monetary denomination, weight and fineness also appear. The obverse features Beijing’s renowned Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, encircled by the Chinese inscription “People’s Republic of China” and the 2026 year-date below. - Contains 3g of 999.0 fine gold. - Manufactured by Central China Mint. - Struck to a [bullion](https://atkinsonsbullion.com/help-advice/glossary) finish. - VAT free. - Diameter: 18.00mm. - Limited mintage of 500,000. China issued its first Panda coins in 1982, establishing a series that has become one of the worlds most iconic and collectible bullion coins. Produced by the Central China Mint, these coins are celebrated not only for their investment value but also for their annual changing designs, which capture the beauty, charm, and symbolism of the giant panda, a national treasure representing peace, harmony, and friendship. The 2026 issue continues this tradition, highlighting the special relationship of a panda family first introduced in 2019. The design depicts the pandas in a loving and naturalistic scene, reinforcing China’s dedication to artistry, cultural storytelling, and the enduring appeal of the Panda coin series. There are several mints across China that produce these coins, including (but not limited to) Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Shenyang. Chinese mints generally do not employ mint marks.