[bklim1]

Hi
   May I know for the 5oz Panda Gold Coins, are they all proof? Any bullion ones? If yes, which years have only proof ones? Any how to differentiate between proof and non proof?  Any site with pictures to show the differences. Thanks.

[PandaCollector]

The 5 oz. gold Pandas are all proofs, there are no B.U. gold coins in that size. I know a book that shows all the coins but, if I may suggest, you should work with a dealer like Nick at Majestic Rarities (http://www.majesticrarities.com/) or William at PandaAmerica (http://www.pandaamerica.com/panda_coin.asp). These are people whose stores regularly carry these expensive Pandas and will make sure you get the kind of coin you want and not a hunk of gold-plated copper.
Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
http://www.pandacollector.com/

[bklim1]

Thanks for your information and advice.
Locally, I can get them at a better price, about 10% to 15% above gold spot for panda gold proof coins from trusted sources.

[elaine 1970]

i only like bullion coins that is one ounce and or below.

[PandaCollector]

The 5 oz. gold Panda isn't a bullion coin - it's a proof and when issued sells for roughly 25% over spot.
Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
http://www.pandacollector.com/

[elaine 1970]

peter.  do you have any other chinese coin forum that i can visit them?.  thanks.

[PandaCollector]

This is the best (and only) English language forum on Chinese coins that I know of. All the others are World Coins sections of larger forums.
Best wishes,
Peter Anthony
http://www.pandacollector.com/

[elaine 1970]

in other word.  the forum for chinese coin as well as philippine coin were so small.  in term of population of course.  well.  i might just stick to coin talk.  after all.  there will always area or sector to talk about chinese and pilipino coinage.