Jin Rong Shi Bao·2026-01-27 04:57Core Viewpoint - The exchange of the 2026 Year of the Horse commemorative coins and banknotes has garnered significant market attention, with various regions extending the exchange period due to incomplete transactions [1][2]. Group 1: Exchange Period and Regulations - The People's Bank of China announced that the centralized exchange period for the 2026 commemorative coins and banknotes is from January 20 to January 26, 2026 [1]. - Several banks, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications, have announced extensions for the exchange period, with specific arrangements for customers who successfully made reservations [1][2]. - The extension for exchanges varies by region, with some banks in Inner Mongolia and Hainan extending the deadline to February 2, while banks in Beijing and Shenzhen have set different deadlines [2]. Group 2: Exchange Progress Data - As of January 26, 2026, the exchange completion rates for the 2026 commemorative coins and banknotes vary by region: Beijing has a completion rate of 95.34% for coins and 98.02% for banknotes [3]. - In Shenzhen, the exchange rates are 62.46% for coins and 80.10% for banknotes, while in Hainan, the rates are 70.22% for coins and 85.28% for banknotes [3].