Zhongxin.com, December 12 According to the "People's Bank of China" WeChat public account on the 14th, the People's Bank of China is scheduled to issue 14 Chinese New Year commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes from December 2023, 12, including 15 gold commemorative coin, 2024 silver commemorative coin, 1 two-color copper alloy commemorative coin, and 1 commemorative banknote, all of which are legal tender of the People's Republic of China.
1. Gold and silver commemorative coins
(1) Gold and silver commemorative coin design
1. Front pattern
The obverse of this set of gold and silver commemorative coins is a combination of traditional Chinese auspicious ornaments, and the name of the country and the year are published.
2. Back pattern
The reverse of the 1-gram round gold commemorative coin is designed with a combination of the character "Fu" and the shape of a cartoon dragon, and the denomination is published.
The reverse of the 8-gram diamond-shaped silver commemorative coin is designed with the character "Fu", lanterns, deer, butterflies and other decorative combinations, and the denomination is published.
(2) Specifications and issuance of gold and silver commemorative coins
The 1-gram round gold commemorative coin is a general coin, containing 1 gram of pure gold, with a diameter of 10 mm, a denomination of 10 yuan, a fineness of 99.9%, and a maximum circulation of 100000,<> pieces.
The 8-gram diamond-shaped silver commemorative coin is a general coin, containing 8 grams of sterling silver, with a side length of 23 mm, a denomination of 3 yuan, a fineness of 99.9%, and a maximum circulation of 1500000,<>,<> pieces.
(3) Casting units and sales channels
This set of gold and silver commemorative coins was struck by Shenzhen National Treasure Mint Co., Ltd. and distributed by China Gold Coin Group Co., Ltd.
For details of the sales channels, please refer to the China Gold Coin Network (www.chngc.net/qd) or the WeChat official account of "China Gold Coins" (chinagoldcoin_cgci).
2. Two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes
(1) Two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknote patterns
1. Front pattern
The obverse of the two-color copper alloy commemorative coin features the words "People's Bank of China" and "10 Yuan", the Chinese pinyin letters "SHIYUAN" and the year number "2024", and the shading is lined with a cluster flower pattern.
Obverse design of two-color copper alloy commemorative coin
The main scene on the obverse of the commemorative banknote is a dragon pattern, with the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, the "People's Bank of China" and the seal "dragon" on the top, and the glorious and light-changing denomination number "20" and the Chinese character "贰拾元" below, dynamic holographic pattern, transparent window, Braille denomination mark and serial number.
Commemorative banknote obverse design
2. Back pattern
The reverse of the two-color copper alloy commemorative coin features a dragon image combining traditional Chinese paper-cutting art with decorative New Year painting elements, lined with lanterns and Ganoderma lucidum, and the word "Jiachen" is printed on the left side of the coin.
Two-color copper alloy commemorative coin on the reverse
The main scene on the back of the commemorative banknote is a children's dragon dance lantern pattern, supplemented by the decorative pattern of Beijing courtyard houses, with the denomination number "20" and the Chinese pinyin letter "YUAN" on the top, and the flower and dynamic holographic pattern on the bottom, the year number "2024", the president's seal, the denomination number "20", the Chinese pinyin of the People's Bank of China and the words "People's Bank of China Ershiyuan" in Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur and Zhuang ethnic languages.
Commemorative banknote reverse pattern
(2) The denomination, specification, material and quantity of two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes
The two-color copper alloy commemorative coin has a denomination of 10 yuan, a diameter of 27 mm, and is made of two-color copper alloy, with a circulation of 1 million pieces (including 2,1 pieces of historical currency files).
The commemorative banknote has a denomination of 20 yuan, a length of 145 mm, a width of 70 mm, and is made of plastic, with a circulation of 1 million pieces (including 2,<> pieces of historical currency files).
The allocation of two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government is as follows:
(3) Issuance method
Two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes are issued by appointment exchange. The specific issuance work arrangements are as follows:
1. Banking financial institutions that undertake the exchange of appointments
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, Postal Savings Bank of China, Huaxia Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Ping An Bank, Huishang Bank, Bank of Changsha and Shaanxi Rural Credit Cooperatives Association (hereinafter referred to as the appointment undertaking banks) jointly undertake the reservation and exchange of two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes for the 2024 Chinese New Year. The specific arrangements for each region are as follows:
2. Announcement of the number of appointments allocated in various places
Before January 2024, 1, branches of the People's Bank of China will announce to the public the allocation of local 2 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes. The bank will announce on its official website the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and banknotes reservation exchange outlets, as well as the number of available reservations at each branch.
3. Appointment scheduling
From January 2024 to January 1, 3, the appointment of the host bank will handle the reservation business for the 1 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes. The public can make an appointment to register through online channels such as the official website of the reservation undertaking bank or at the reservation exchange outlets announced by the reservation undertaking bank during business hours.
4. Schedule the appointment verification period
The booking verification period is from January 2024 to January 1, 7. During the appointment verification period, members of the public who have not passed the verification can go to the branch of the bank that made the appointment for registration to cancel the default record and retain the exchange qualification with the original second-generation resident ID card used for the appointment registration. For the specific handling procedures, please refer to the Announcement of the People's Bank of China ([1] No. 8).
5. Redemption Arrangements
From January 2024 to January 1, 9, the appointment of the host bank will make an appointment for the exchange of two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes for the 1 Chinese New Year. The public can go to the designated bank outlets to make an appointment for exchange business at the agreed time with a valid identity document registered in the reservation system.
After the end of the exchange period of the 2024 Lunar New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes, the unexchanged part will be organized by the local branch of the People's Bank of China to carry out the exchange of the balance, and the information on the exchange method, exchange time and the host bank will be announced separately by the local branch of the People's Bank of China.
6. Reservation redemption limit
The 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins are reserved and exchanged for a limit of 20 pieces per person. The 2024 Lunar New Year commemorative banknotes are limited to 20 pieces per person.
7. ID requirements
The 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes must be the original second-generation resident ID card. If the application is handled on behalf of another person, the original valid second-generation resident ID card of the agent and the person being represented must be provided, and the number of persons to be represented shall not exceed 5. If the original second-generation resident identity card cannot be issued due to the loss of the original second-generation resident identity card, or the minor has not applied for the second-generation resident identity card, the household registration booklet or temporary resident identity card may be used to handle it.
8. Announcement of reservation redemption information
The People's Bank of China and the pre-designated banks will announce the pre-exchange progress of the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes on their official websites every working day during the pre-exchange period of the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes. The Shanghai headquarters of the People's Bank of China, all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government and Shenzhen branches will announce the progress of the reservation exchange in various parts of the jurisdiction on their official websites every working day during the scheduled exchange period of the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes, and announce the supervision and reporting telephone numbers of all provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) across the country during the issuance of the <> Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes. The public is welcome to inquire and supervise.
(4) Public anti-counterfeiting features of two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes
1. 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coin public security features
(1) Bimetallic structure and core composite
The outer ring of the coin is made of brass alloy, and the inner core is made of nickel strip composite cupronickel with unique machine-readable properties. The effect of anti-counterfeiting features is shown in Figure 1.
Fig.1 Schematic diagram of the effect of the core-composite material
(2) Oblique full tooth interval half tooth
The outer edge of the coin is arranged alternately with oblique full teeth and half teeth. The effect of anti-counterfeiting features is shown in Figure 2.
Fig.2. Schematic diagram of the effect of oblique full-tooth interval half-tooth
(3) Invisible graphics and texts
By tilting the coin at an appropriate angle, two sets of invisible images consisting of three "10s" and "RMB" can be seen within the outline of the number "3" on the obverse. The effect of the anti-counterfeiting feature is shown in Figure 10.
Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the effect of invisible graphics and text
(4) Microtext
At the bottom of the denomination "10" on the obverse of the coin, the miniature text "RMB 10 YUAN" can be observed. The effect of the anti-counterfeiting feature is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the effect of miniature text
The overall effect of the public security features of the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coin is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the security features of the 2024 Chinese New Year two-color copper alloy commemorative coin
2. Public security features of the 2024 Chinese New Year commemorative banknote
(1) Dynamic holography
Located below the face of the ticket. Changing the viewing angle, the decorative patterns composed of "Ruyi Moire", "Entangled Peony" and "Fu" can be seen on the front of the ticket, showing multi-color dynamic characteristics. The effect of anti-counterfeiting features is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Schematic diagram of dynamic holographic anti-counterfeiting effect
(2) Transparent window
Located below the face of the ticket. On the back of the ticket, you can see the decorative pattern of the word "Fu" in the "Ruyi Flower Window", showing a golden effect. The effect of the anti-counterfeiting feature is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the anti-counterfeiting effect of the transparent window
(3) Brilliant light change pattern
It is located on the right side of the front of the ticket. Changing the viewing angle, the color of the denomination number "20" changes between green and blue, and a circular halo effect is visible. The effect of the security feature is shown in Figure 8.
Fig.8 Schematic diagram of the anti-counterfeiting effect of the brilliant photo-changing pattern
(4) Engraving gravure pattern
The national emblem on the front of the ticket, the name of the "People's Bank of China", the seal of the seal "Dragon", the shape of the dragon, the Chinese character "贰拾元", the Braille denomination mark, the denomination number "20" on the back of the ticket, the Chinese pinyin letter "YUAN", the children's dragon dance lantern pattern, the year number "2024", the president's seal, the Chinese pinyin letter of "People's Bank of China" and the words "People's Bank of China 贰拾元" in Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur and Zhuang ethnic languages are all engraved and intaglio.
(5) Two-color copper alloy commemorative coins and commemorative banknotes have the same function as the current RMB in circulation, and are equivalent to the RMB of the same denomination.