CHINA GOLDDEAL
INVESTMENT CO LTD
SUBSIDIARY OF CHINA BANKNOTE PRINTING AND
MINTING CORPORATION
EXTENSIVE RANGE OF GOLD INVESTMENT BARS
China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd, which focuses on new product
development and the supply of gold-related products and services to
banks, franchised outlets and other retail partners, is headquartered in
the Xicheng district of Beijing.
The company, a subsidiary of China Banknote Printing and Minting
Corporation (CBPM), is owned by CBPM and 4 other CBPM
subsidiaries:
Nanjing Minting Co Ltd
Shanghai Minting Co Ltd
Shenyang Minting Co Ltd
The Great Wall Gold & Silver Refinery
China Golddeal has been a Financial Member of the Shanghai Gold
Exchange since 2006.
RANGE OF GOLD BARS
In 2007, the company launched a range of 7 ounce-denominated
investment bars that bear the names (in Chinese) of China Banknote
Printing and Minting Corporation and China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd,
and the logo and pattern stamp of The Great Wall Gold & Silver Refinery.
Cast: 300 oz, 100 oz, 50 oz, 10 oz, 5 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz
In 2010, it launched a range of 5 gram-denominated investment bars
that bear the name (in Chinese) of China Banknote Printing and Minting
Corporation, and the pattern stamp of The Great Wall Gold & Silver
Refinery.
Cast-then-Minted: 1000 g, 500 g, 200 g, 100 g, 50 g
In addition, the company issues other cast and minted bars in rectangular,
round and other shapes that have decorative or commemorative designs.
BACKGROUND
China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPM)
CBPM, founded in 1949 and known by this name since 1991, is under the
direct leadership of the People’s Bank of China. It focuses mainly on the
manufacture of China’s renminbi (“people’s money”) in the form of
banknotes and circulating coins.
CBPM manages 22 enterprises and one technical centre, including the
Shenyang Mint (established 1896), Shanghai Mint (1941), Nanjing Mint
(1985) and The Great Wall Gold & Silver Refinery of China (1970) in
Sichuan Province.
China Golddeal, established in 2004, is headquartered in Beijing. It acts on behalf of the China Banknote
Printing and Minting Corporation in precious metal business matters.
China Golddeal issued its main range of ounce-denominated gold investment bars
in 2007.
The company’s distribution network includes commercial banks and over
China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd
The company, established by CBPM in 2004, undertakes a range of
activities, in addition to the development and distribution of precious
metal products. This includes the production and sale of banknote
printing derivatives, the licensing of anti-counterfeit label printing and the
trading of precious metals internationally.
China Golddeal has the distinction of having been closely associated with
the development and issue of precious metal products for the Beijing
Olympics (2008), Shanghai World Expo (2010) and the Guangzhou Asian
Games (2010).
The range of precious metal bars and medallions, which it issues each
year, is extensive. For example, in 2012, it expected to sell in excess of
70 different series of products.
Its retail distribution network has grown rapidly to include commercial
banks, 100 franchised shops and 120 other retail shops in 80 cities
nationwide.
In 2010, it opened a representative office in Shanghai, followed by others
in Shangyang, Shenzhen and Xi’an in 2011.
Number of employees: 160 (China Golddeal), 30,000 (CBPM)
Website: www.chinagolddeal.com
MAIN GOLD INVESTMENT BARS
TROY OUNCE
Weight Type Fineness Shape First Issued Serial Number System
300 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 100 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 50 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 10 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 5 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 2 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers 1 oz Cast 999.9 Rectangular 2007 6 numbers
Weight Type Fineness Shape Dimensions First Issued Serial Number
mm System
1000 g Cast-then-Minted 999.9 Rectangular 114 x 49 x 17 2010 6 numbers 500 g Cast-then-Minted 999.9 Rectangular 88 x 29 x 18.7 2010 6 numbers 200 g Cast-then-Minted 999.9 Rectangular 73 x 24 x 10.9 2010 6 numbers 100 g Cast-then-Minted 999.9 Rectangular 54 x 18 x 9.8 2010 6 numbers 50 g Cast-then-Minted 999.9 Rectangular 37 x 14 x 9.2 2010 6 numbers Source: China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd
GRAM
Source: China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd
China Golddeal issued its main range of gram-denominated gold investment
SUPPLEMENTARY GOLD BARS AND MEDALLIONS
In addition to the main range of investment bars, China Golddeal issues
many other bars, including the following:
Name Type Fineness Shape Comment Weights First
Issued
China Banknote Cast 999.9 Rectangular Corporate – 1000 g, 500 g, 200 g, 2011 Printing and Minting Commemorative 100 g, 50 g
Corporation
Good Fortune Bar Minted 999.9 Rectangular - 1000 g, 500 g, 200 g, 2010 100 g, 50 g, 20 g, 10 g
Chinese New Year Cast-then 999.9 Rectangular Annual design change 1000 g, 500 g, 200 g, 2008 Series -Minted 100 g, 50 g
Chinese New Year Minted 999.9 Rectangular Annual design change 1000 g, 500 g, 100 g, 2008
Series 50 g
Chinese New Year Minted 999.9 Rectangular “Lucky” bar. Annual 1000 g, 500 g, 100 g, 2009 Series design change 50 g
Chinese New Year Minted 999 Round with “Ancient money” 50 g, 20 g, 10 g, 8 g, 2009 Series square hole shape 5 g, 3 g
Chinese New Year Minted Plum Annual design change 9 g, 8 g, 6 g, 3 g 2009 Series 999 blossom
Chinese New Year Minted 999 Twin-coin Annual design change 20 g, 9 g, 6 g, 3 g 2009 Series
Medallion Set of Minted 999.9 Irregular Set of 12 animal 12 medallions x 10 g 2010 Chinese Zodiac designs or 20 g
Animals
Disney bars Minted 999.9 Rectangular Disney characters 500 g, 200 g, 100 g, 2009 50 g, 20 g, 10 g
Beijing Olympics Cast 999.9 Rectangular Set of 5 bars, issued 1000 g, 500 g, 100 g, 2005 – 2008 over 4 years 50 g
Shanghai World Expo Cast 999.9 Rectangular Set of 3 bars, issued 1000g, 500 g, 100 g, 2008 – 2010 over 3 years 50 g
Guangzhou Asian Cast-then 999.9 Rectangular Set of 3 bars, issued 1000g, 500 g, 100 g, 2009 – 2010 Games -Minted over 2 years 50 g
“Vase” Bars Minted 999.9 “Vase” Decorative design 100 g, 50 g 2012 “Lucky Stone” Bars Minted 999 “Stone” - 1000 g, 500 g, 300 g, 2010
150 g
Source: China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd
China Golddeal is renowned for its issue of gold bars commemorating the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Sets of 5 bars, when grouped together, depict a dragon,
MAIN GOLD INVESTMENT BARS
TROY OUNCE
Range of 7 cast bars: 1 oz – 300 oz
The obverse (left) includes the Chinese characters of China Golddeal
and the official stamp of the manufacturer, The Great Wall Gold & Silver
Refinery.
The reverse (right) includes the name of China Banknote Printing and
Minting Corporation, and the pattern stamp of Great Wall Gold & Silver
Refinery.
The words in Chinese on the reverse were written by a famous
calligrapher, Ouyang Zhongshi.
MAIN GOLD INVESTMENT BARS
GRAM
Range of 5 minted bars: 50 g – 1000 g
The obverse (left) includes words in Chinese, translated as “Age of
Prosperity” and “Investment Bar”.
The reverse (right) includes the name of China Banknote Printing and
Minting Corporation, and the pattern stamp of Great Wall Gold & Silver
Refinery.
The words in Chinese on the obverse were written by a famous
calligrapher, Ouyang Zhongshi.
EXAMPLES OF SUPPLEMENTARY GOLD BARS AND MEDALLIONS
Commemorative bars were issued by China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation in 2011. Range of 5 cast bars: 50 g – 1000 g
Chinese New Year Series depicts a new animal each year. This bar was issued in the Year of the Dragon in 2012.
Chinese New Year Series, illustrating the Year of the Rabbit, was issued in 2011. Range of 4 minted bars: 50 g – 1000 g
A set of 12 medallions, which illustrate each of the 12 animals in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, has been issued
since 2009. Range of 2 minted sets: 12 medallions x 10 g or 20 g
“Ancient Money” bars, which reflect the shape of Chinese coinage first issued during the Qin Dynasty (221 – 206 BC), were launched in 2008.
Range of 6 round minted bars: 3 g – 50 g
Medallions, in the shape of “plum blossom”, were launched in 2009.
A set of 3 bars was issued to commemorate the staging of the Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou.
When grouped together, the bars depict a dragon boat and its crew.
The illustrated set contains 3 x 500 g cast-then-minted bars. A set of 3 bars was issued to commemorate the staging of the
World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
When grouped together, the bars depict a phoenix and the year date 2010.
Bars, in the shape of flat “vases”, were launched in 2012. Range of 2 minted bars: 50 g, 100 g
Minted “cartoon” bars, depicting Disney characters and commemorating the Year of the Dragon, were issued in 2012.
6 rectangular bars: 10 g – 500 g. Round medallions: 1/10 oz, 1 oz “Lock” medallions: 12 g, 30 g. “Key” medallions: 8 g, 18 g
This supplement is indebted to the support of
China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd
World Gold Council
Refer to disclaimer on website: www.goldbarsworldwide.com
© Grendon International Research Pty Ltd 2012. All rights reserved. Bars, in the shape of “lucky stones”, were launched in 2010.
Range of 4 minted bars: 150 g – 1000 g
China Golddeal launched “Golden Vision”, a magazine for
the gold industry in China, in 2010.
