Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-21 21:43Core Points - The People's Bank of China is issuing the 2026 New Year commemorative banknotes and coins starting from December 22, 2023, which includes one banknote and three types of coins, all recognized as legal tender in the People's Republic of China [1][7]. Commemorative Banknote - The commemorative banknote features a horse design on the front, along with the national emblem, the name of the bank, and various security features such as a holographic pattern and a transparent window. The denomination is 20 yuan [1][3]. - The back of the banknote showcases a festive scene with children celebrating, accompanied by Mongolian decorative patterns, and includes the denomination in multiple languages [3]. - The banknote has a face value of 20 yuan, dimensions of 145mm by 70mm, is made of plastic, and has a total issuance of 100 million pieces, including 20,000 for historical archives [5]. Commemorative Coins - The commemorative coins include a 10 yuan dual-color copper alloy coin, which features traditional Chinese paper-cut art and a horse image on the back, with a total issuance of 100 million pieces, including 10,000 for historical archives [6]. - The dual-color copper alloy coin has a diameter of 27mm and will be available for reservation from January 13 to 14, 2026, through designated banks [6]. - Additionally, a set of gold and silver commemorative coins is being issued, which includes a 1-gram round gold coin and an 8-gram diamond-shaped silver coin, both featuring traditional auspicious designs [7][9]. - The 1-gram gold coin has a face value of 10 yuan, a diameter of 10mm, and a maximum issuance of 150,000 pieces, while the 8-gram silver coin has a face value of 3 yuan, a side length of 23mm, and a maximum issuance of 1 million pieces [8][9]. Sales Channels - The sales channels for these commemorative coins and banknotes will be detailed on the China Gold Coin website and the "China Gold Coin" WeChat official account [10].