2021 12oz Gold New Year

2021 12oz Gold New Year Celebration Coin

The 12oz Gold New Year Celebration Coins are not made on a yearly basis, and the one’s that are made are part of a limited edition.  In the year 2021, there were only 18 12oz Chinese produced that year, and they sold out in 2 days time.  And once you see the detail and how they are pure perfection, you will see why.

Historical Significance:

In China, the People’s Republic mined, minted and released it’s first Gold Panda Coin in 1982, and has continued to do so ever since.

China is on the front stage world wide when it comes to mining gold.  And in 2021 alone, they mined 370 metric tons of gold, and added to their mined wealth in multiple ways.  One of which was issuing their 2021 12oz Gold New Year Celebration Coin.

These coins are minted, proofed and issued from more than one facility and city across China.  The cities include Beijing, Shenzhen, Shenyang and Shanghai.  And every mint facility is meticulous when it comes to the detail that defines these coins, no matter what process they excel at.  As a result, their coins are not struck with a specified mint. Because it is a collaborated effort amongst the factories.

Features of the Coin:

1. Its Design:  Except for 2001 and 2002, every year’s release is struck with original artwork on the reverse side, where you will find the panda(s).  The 2021 12oz Gold New Year Celebration Coin has a panda and a dragon, side by side, on the rear/reverse side of the coin.  And on the obverse/front of the coin has a view of the Temple of Heaven, to represent the People’s Republic of China.
2. Fineness and Purity:  These gold bullions are produced from 99.99% pure gold, or also known as 24 karat gold.
3. Legal Tender Status:  The 2021 12oz Gold New Year Celebration Coin has a 500 yuan value (their denomination of monetary value).
4. Special Edition:  This bullion coin was a limited design and mint.  There are only 18 of this size minted, proofed and numbered.  This coin is #12.