Xin Hua Wang·2025-12-19 15:07Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China will issue the 2026 New Year commemorative coins and banknotes starting from December 22, 2025, including a copper alloy coin, a banknote, a gold coin, and a silver coin, all of which are legal tender in the People's Republic of China [1][3]. Group 1: Commemorative Coins - The copper alloy commemorative coin features the inscription "People's Bank of China," "10 Yuan," the pinyin "SHIYUAN," and the year "2026" on the front, with a design combining traditional paper-cut art and decorative elements on the back [1]. - The gold commemorative coin has a design featuring the character "福" (Fortune) and a pouch, with a maximum issuance of 150,000 pieces [5][8]. - The silver commemorative coin features the character "福" and a scene of dancing fish lanterns, with a maximum issuance of 1,000,000 pieces [8]. Group 2: Commemorative Banknotes - The front of the commemorative banknote showcases a horse design, the national emblem, and the denomination "20 Yuan," along with various security features [3]. - The back of the banknote depicts children celebrating with drums, accompanied by Mongolian decorative patterns, and includes multiple languages for the denomination [3]. Group 3: Distribution and Exchange - The commemorative coins and banknotes will be available through a reservation system, managed by several major banks including ICBC, ABC, and BOC, among others [5]. - The reservation period is set for January 13-14, 2026, with the exchange period from January 20-26, 2026, and limits of 20 pieces for coins and 20 notes per person [5].