The People's Bank of China has issued a new numismatic series of commemorative Chinese Panda coins for 2027. According to RIA Novosti, the set includes 15 coins struck in precious metals — gold, silver, and platinum: seven investment (standard‑quality) pieces and eight collectable specimens of enhanced quality. All of them have legal tender status in the PRC.
The obverse of the coins traditionally features the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, framed by the country's name and the year of issue. The reverse depicts two giant pandas clinging together, along with the denomination, weight, and fineness of the precious metal. The weight range in the series varies from one gram to one kilogram: the flagship is a 1‑kg gold coin with a face value of 10,000 yuan, and the smallest is a 1‑gram gold coin with a face value of 10 yuan.
Commemorative coins are regularly issued by central banks in other countries as well. For example, on November 3, the Bank of Russia issued a commemorative silver 2‑ruble coin dedicated to statesman and reformer Mikhail Speransky. The coin was struck in a run of 3,000 pieces and contains 15.55 grams of pure precious metal.
