How to Spot a Fake Panda
Counterfeit 1 oz (30g) Silver Chinese Panda coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be exactly 30g for post-2016; 31.1g for pre-2016)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 40mm)
- 🚨Dull, flat sound instead of clear bell-like ring on ping test
- 🚨Magnetic attraction (genuine silver pandas are not magnetic)
📖 Read Our Complete Panda Authentication Guide
Step-by-step methods to detect counterfeits — weight, dimensions, visual tells, acoustic testing, and more.
About the Panda
First issued in 1983, the Silver Chinese Panda is one of the world's most collected silver bullion coins. Like its gold counterpart, the panda design changes annually, making each year uniquely collectible. The denomination was switched from 1 troy ounce to 30 grams in 2016.
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