Core Viewpoint - The reservation for the 2026 Year of the Horse commemorative coin has seen a surge in popularity, with significant demand leading to website issues for several banks [4][7]. Group 1: Reservation Process - The online reservation for the 2026 commemorative coin began on January 13 at 22:00, with some bank websites experiencing slowdowns and accessibility issues, although improvements were noted compared to previous years [4]. - Within minutes of the reservation opening, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China reported that the online reservation quantity for various branches in Shanghai was zero [4]. - A bank's reservation page indicated that the available reservation quota across different regions was also zero [5]. Group 2: Bank Participation - The People's Bank of China has designated six major state-owned banks, along with several other banks, to handle the reservation and exchange of the 2026 Year of the Horse commemorative coins and notes [7]. - As of 22:20, the China Communications Bank still had a significant number of reservations available in most provinces, while other banks reported zero availability [7].