GOLD BARS Supplement 12/2012 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. 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. 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. China Golddeal issued its main range of ounce-denominated gold investment bars in 2007. 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. The company s distribution network includes commercial banks and over 200 retail shops in 80 cities.
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. China Golddeal issued its main range of gram-denominated gold investment bars in 2010. 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 Source: China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd GRAM 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 2
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, a national symbol of China, and the year date 2008. 3
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. The range was launched in 2007. 4
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. The range was launched in 2010. 5
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. Range of 5 minted bars: 50 g 1000 g 6
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 7
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. Range of 4 minted medallions: 3 g 9 g 8
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. The illustrated set contains 3 x 500 g cast bars. 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. 9
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 Bars, in the shape of flat vases, were launched in 2012. Range of 2 minted bars: 50 g, 100 g 10
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. This supplement is indebted to the support of China Golddeal Investment Co Ltd World Gold Council Refer to disclaimer on website: Grendon International Research Pty Ltd 2012. All rights reserved. 11