More About Beautiful Chinese Gold Coins

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By Judy Sullivan


The most popular Chinese gold coins are Panda coins. The first ones were issued back in 1982. Made from . 999 fine gold, these lovely pieces are produced in several Chinese mints, with different pictures presenting these amazing animals each year. The only exception is the year 2002, when they have used the same design as the year before. On the other side of your coin you will find the Temple of heaven.

Gold, silver and platinum Chinese coins are available in different sizes and weights. They are highly appreciated in China for centuries, and in the last few decades, also all over the world. Although these lovely items are primarily interesting for collecting purposes, buying precious metals is always a very good investment. Besides, this might be a great gift for someone you love.

The smallest coin has a value of one Yuan, and the most valuable one has a value of ten thousand Yuan. One Yuan coin can be bought for maybe ten dollars, if it isn't rare, and some can worth more than one million dollars. Considering the fact these large ones weight ten kilos, it's not so high price. Rare pieces are especially valuable, and not so easy to find.

Other interesting themes are, for example, unicorns, famous people, or Zodiac signs. Chinese Zodiac has twelve different animal characters. Their characteristic, attractive design and precious metals used for making them give them very high value, not only among collectors. They are very interesting as gifts, and they certainly look very nice. Besides, this type of an investment is always highly profitable.

Pandas are the most valuable ones, thanks to their high value for collectors, among other reasons. Thanks to the fact they were issued in limited editions, their value is rising constantly. To be interesting to collectors, Pandas have to be absolutely perfect. If they were damaged in any way, they lose their collecting value. Of course, they are still valuable.

The biggest problem with Pandas is the fact there are so many counterfeits on the market. You have to be extremely careful when buying them and the only way to be absolutely sure is to buy from reliable dealers. Experienced collectors know how to recognize counterfeits. They usually have tiny flaws, and sometimes you can see some small differences in letter positions.

The problem with Chinese mints is that there is no mint marks on their products. It means that only experienced experts may recognize the origin mint- In any case, there are several respectable, specialized sites where you can learn something about it. In case you have some doubts about your coin, contact some expert and make sure it is genuine.

Another very interesting market is dealing with rare, ancient Chinese gold coins. They are especially valuable, and have very high prices. Some say the first ones were made in China more than five thousand years ago. You will find very interesting pieces online, but be very careful when buying them. Make sure to choose a reliable dealer.




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