The key facts

  • The 2027 Panda series includes 15 coins in gold, silver and platinum: seven standard and eight proof-quality pieces
  • For the first time, the reverse depicts two giant pandas instead of one; the obverse shows Beijing's Temple of Heaven
  • The coins' weight ranges from 1 gram to 1 kilogram, with the largest coin's denomination at 10,000 yuan

New commemorative coin issue

The People's Bank of China has officially announced the release of a new series of 2027 Panda commemorative coins; the information was published on the regulator's website. This was reported by Gazeta.Ru citing the bank's announcement.

Collection composition and design

The set consists of 15 coins struck in gold, silver and platinum, and is divided into two parts: seven standard coins and eight proof-quality pieces. The obverse traditionally features Beijing's Temple of Heaven, framed by the country's name and the year of issue — 2027. The main change for collectors is the reverse: for the first time, instead of the familiar single panda, the central design features two giant pandas. This side also shows the denomination, weight and metal purity, and some coins in the set have a rotating side.

Specifications and expectations

The coins' weight ranges from 1 gram to 1 kilogram, and the denomination of the largest is 10,000 yuan. According to the publication's assessment, due to the updated design and the use of three precious metals, the series could become one of the most sought-after on the international numismatic market — this is a market expectation, not a confirmed fact. Earlier, according to Gazeta.Ru, the Central Bank announced the release of a coin dedicated to the reformer Speransky— that is a separate issue from another country, unrelated to the Chinese series.