About Beautiful Chinese Gold Coins

By Judy Sullivan


Pandas are certainly the most popular Chinese gold coins you can find. Beautifully designed, made from pure gold, these lovely items are interesting for collecting, or as a gift for someone you care about. Chinese mints produce them since 1982, with new design each year, except in 2002. They have decided to freeze the design then, but collectors all over the world made them change their opinion.

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.

Denominations of precious metals made coins vary from one Yuan to ten thousand Yuan, depending on the weight. It means you can find a coin worth ten dollars, but also the one that worth more than one million. Some pieces weight ten kilograms. Sets are especially interesting, and there are also some pieces that are quite rare, and can reach very high prices.

Lunar coins, representing the twelve signs of Chinese Zodiac are especially popular. Beautifully designed, these pieces make a great gift for special occasions, but are also interesting for collecting. Of course, they are also made from pure precious metals and have stable value. In fact, in recent years, this type of investment became quite profitable. Rare series and pieces are always highly interesting.

Pandas are especially appreciated among collectors. Some rare, limited series have very high prices. All Pandas are made in limited editions, and that's why their prices stay high. Some were damaged in trade, or used in jewelry, and they aren't interesting for collecting. They have to be in really perfect condition for this. Nevertheless, they are made of precious metals, and won't lose their real value in any case.

The problem is that there are all kinds of counterfeits out there. If you are experienced enough, it will be easier to spot tiny differences, but less experienced buyers should find highly reliable dealers and trust their judgement. Letter positioning and some other small flaws might be spotted by experienced eye. Make sure to be very careful about it.

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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