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China Gold Coin Inc. · China
Gold Panda 30g
0.9645 troy oz — 99.9% Goldgoldcurrent
Flagship gold bullion coin of China, redesigned annually with new panda artwork. Switched from troy ounce (1 oz) to metric (30g) denomination in 2016.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 30 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.9645 oz |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 99.9% Gold |
| Fineness | 0.999 |
| Density | 19.3 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 500 CNY |
| Series | Chinese Panda |
| First Minted | 2016 |
| Ping Frequency | 3,478 Hz |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Gold Panda 30g. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, calipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
30grams
Use a 0.01g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter32mm
Thickness2.7mm
Use plastic calipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).
Acoustic Ping
3,478Hz ±3%
Balance the coin on your fingertip and tap the edge with a pencil or plastic pen. Use the Ping Tester to analyse the ring.