{"title":"China Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eChina Mint products connect a manufacturer or historical attribution with a particular coin, bar or other metal format. The background of that name helps explain the product, while the issue itself supplies the denomination, metal and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and context of China Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese Panda coins use the giant panda as a recurring design subject and identify the issuing country through their inscriptions and denomination. An annual animal design provides a collecting theme, while changes in weight format, finish and issue details mean that specifications should not be carried automatically from one date to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMint, issuer and grading service are different roles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mint manufactures a coin or medal. A government or territory may authorize its monetary issue, while a private brand can appear on bullion without creating a sovereign denomination. NGC and PCGS evaluate and authenticate submitted coins; neither name identifies the original mint. Keeping those roles separate makes historical and modern pieces easier to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to compare China Mint listings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the China Mint manufacturer label together with the full product title. The maker name does not by itself establish a sovereign issuer, a denomination, an issue date or a certified grade. Those details need to be supported by the particular listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFollow the product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the metal and total quantity, then compare the product form and finish. For coins, the issuing authority and series may be relevant in addition to the mint. For bars, the package format, individual piece weight and any stated assay information can help distinguish one offering from another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails to compare in this category\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMints or refiners:\u003c\/strong\u003e China Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are catalog comparison details, not a promise that every combination is available. Use the live product list and the individual description for the actual offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExamples of product descriptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatalog examples associated with this category include 1987 1 oz Gold China Panda BU (Sealed). These illustrate how issue, format and condition can differ. Availability and product selection can change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated subjects\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-coins\"\u003esilver coins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-bars\"\u003esilver bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pre-1933-us-gold-coins\"\u003epre-1933 U.S. gold\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/graded-slabbed\"\u003egraded coins\u003c\/a\u003e. Product specifications and availability remain specific to each offering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1987-1-oz-gold-china-panda-bu-sealed","title":"1987 1 oz Gold China Panda BU (Sealed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1987 1 oz Gold China Panda BU (Sealed) is a gold coin. The offering identifies 1987 as its issue year. The listed metal amount is 1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese Panda program uses a native animal as the recurring subject of modern precious metal coinage. The 1987 issue belongs to the earlier ounce-denominated period, before later changes to weight formats in the broader program. Its year and stated gold amount identify the offered version more precisely than the Panda name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA panda motif provides the recognizable animal theme, while identifying national imagery and inscriptions establish the coin’s Chinese issue identity. A later year’s animal composition should not be promised for a 1987 piece. Sealed packaging, when stated, is also different from independent certification or an assigned numeric grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFineness or alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e .999 fine gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e China Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue-year selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish or condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87CGP1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bullion or ungraded coin can be described by its issue, finish and condition without an independent numeric grade. BU means Brilliant Uncirculated when used in the offering, while ordinary capsules or mint packaging are different from third-party certification. A raw coin should not be represented as MS70 merely because it is bright or uncirculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails of this version\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe packaging terms in this product identify what is offered. A box and COA refer to a presentation box and certificate of authenticity; carded or sealed refers to the stated package. Alternative terms joined by a slash describe permitted formats rather than a promise that every package type is included together. Packaging and a third-party numeric grade are different attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial, design and numismatic identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product’s history is carried by several different kinds of information. The issuing or manufacturing name explains its origin, the design identifies its subject, the metal specification describes its material and the condition language describes its preservation. A date can connect the piece with a particular program or historical period without proving that it is rare. These features remain meaningful together even when two offerings contain similar amounts of precious metal. Keeping them distinct provides a more accurate description of the actual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReading the coin as a manufactured object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse and reverse are the two principal sides of a coin. Raised design elements are called devices, while the surrounding open areas are fields. Dies transfer the intended image to a prepared metal blank during striking. Those production terms help explain why design, strike and later surface wear are separate subjects. A weakly expressed detail can relate to manufacture, while circulation wear reflects what happened afterward. The coin’s physical history is therefore more specific than its denomination or its metal alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"kz-product-sources\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/price-guide\/world\/\"\u003eNGC grading reference\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/news\/inside-the-mint\/how-coins-are-made-coin-production-terminology\"\u003eU.S. Mint background\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kzoo Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518421528871,"sku":"87CGP1.","price":4549.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5046\/7367\/files\/media_de7574e8-c477-4629-8157-7bc9d4b6a9cf.jpg?v=1793706298"}],"url":"https:\/\/kzoobullion.com\/collections\/mint-china-mint.oembed","provider":"Kzoo Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}