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2016-17 Panini Black Gold Guide

Total

1620

Insert Inserts

243

Parallel Parallels

1215

Auto Autos

567

Relic Relics

60

Numbered Numbered

1296

Release date: Friday 6th January 2017
2016–17 Panini Black Gold Soccer introduced Panini’s high-end Black Gold line to the football market, combining bold design with a focus on autographs and premium-style inserts. The 162-card base set spans international stars, clubs from around the world, and national teams. With just three base cards per box, completing a full set is challenging. Parallels appear every other pack, adding rarity and variation.

Each box includes two packs, with one autograph and one medallion insert per pack. Autograph content features some of the game’s biggest names, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr., across sets like Regular Autographs, Gilded Signatures, and Vintage Gold (retired stars). Memorabilia content is minimal but includes Memorabilia Autographs. Medallion inserts are a key part of the release, incorporating embedded metal pieces into Stars and Man of the Match designs, with multiple parallel tiers. This blend of signatures, premium inserts, and distinctive design set Black Gold apart within Panini’s soccer portfolio.

Boxes Available

Hobby Box

Hobby Box
Current Avg
£450
Updated 23 Aug 2025
Configuration
Packs/Box
2
Cards/Pack
4
Guaranteed Hits
AutoAutos: 2

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Black Gold Fact Sheet

Quick stats and live hobby activity to help you decide how to break this product and understand current demand.

Players

273

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

54

Teams featured across the set.

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2016-17 Panini Black Gold FAQs

Quick answers generated from the checklist, box and collection data available on Fanter.

What boxes are available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold boxes include Hobby Box (2 packs, 4 cards per pack) with 2 guaranteed autos at £450.

How much is 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

Current listed pricing for 2016-17 Panini Black Gold is around £450, depending on box format and availability.

What are the chase cards in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold includes chase cards for players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele, Diego Maradona, Neymar Jr, Christian Pulisic, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, Robert Lewandowski and Luka Modric. These are some of the rarer or more desirable cards collectors may look for in the set.

What autos are available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

The autographs available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold include Autographs, Gilded Signatures, Memorabilia Autographs and Vintage Gold from players like Andrea Pirlo, Paulo Dybala, Marco van Basten, Edinson Cavani and Edin Dzeko.

What relics are available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

The relics available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold include Memorabilia Autographs from players like Andrea Pirlo, Edin Dzeko, Thomas Muller, Jamie Vardy and Clint Dempsey.

What teams appear in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold features cards from 54 teams: AC Milan, Albania, Argentina, Atletico Madrid, Austria, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Belgium, Boca Juniors, Borussia Dortmund, Bosnia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, FC Basel, Fenerbahce, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Inter Milan, Ireland, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester United, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Olympiacos, Poland, Portugal, PSG, Real Madrid, Russia, Schalke, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sporting, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Valencia, Villarreal and Wales.

What players are in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold includes 273 players across the checklist. Players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele, Diego Maradona, Neymar Jr, Christian Pulisic, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, Robert Lewandowski, Luka Modric, Xavi Hernandez, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mesut Ozil, Harry Kane, James Rodriguez, Sergio Aguero, Sergio Ramos, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Andres Iniesta, Gianluigi Buffon, Manuel Neuer, Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney, Andrea Pirlo, Karim Benzema, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marco Reus, Paulo Dybala, Roberto Baggio, Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Gonzalo Higuain, Edinson Cavani, Edin Dzeko, Arturo Vidal, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sergio Busquets, Thomas Muller, Marcelo, David De Gea, Petr Cech and Vincent Kompany. You can browse every player in the full checklist above.

Are there numbered cards in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

Yes. 2016-17 Panini Black Gold includes 1,296 numbered checklist entries, with numbering such as /199.

What inserts are available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

The inserts available in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold include Man of the Match and Stars.

How many cards are in the 2016-17 Panini Black Gold checklist?

The 2016-17 Panini Black Gold checklist currently includes 1,620 card entries including 243 inserts, 567 autographs, 60 relics and 1,296 numbered cards.

When was 2016-17 Panini Black Gold released?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold was released on 6 January 2017.

Which cards are most valuable in 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

Based on Fanter valuation data, higher-value 2016-17 Panini Black Gold cards have included players such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Pulisic. Values vary by rarity, autograph status, condition and recent sales.

Is 2016-17 Panini Black Gold good for breakers?

2016-17 Panini Black Gold has breaker activity on Fanter, with 94 saved breaker lists. The most common setup is currently team-based, but breakers should still check spot depth, box cost and chase-card distribution.

Where can I see the full checklist for 2016-17 Panini Black Gold?

You can see the full 2016-17 Panini Black Gold checklist on Fanter at https://fanter.co.uk/panini/black-gold-16-17/checklist. The checklist includes filters for players, teams and card types where data is available.