What commemorative coins will be issued in 20 18?

The People's Bank of China's 20 18 precious metal commemorative coin project issuance plan * * includes 1 1 project and 58 varieties.

The 1 1 pieces are: Panda Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin 20 18, New Year Silver Commemorative Coin 20 18, Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin for the Founding of the Central Academy of Fine Arts 100 Anniversary, Auspicious Culture Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin 20 18, China Calligraphy Art (. Gold and silver commemorative coins for 60th anniversary of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 20 18 Beijing International Coin Expo, 20 19 China Jihai Year of the Pig, 70th anniversary of RMB issuance and 60th anniversary of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. If there are any adjustments to the project and circulation during the year, the announcement of the People's Bank of China shall prevail.

Extended data

Commemorative coins are legal tender issued by a country to commemorate major international or domestic political, historical and cultural events, outstanding figures, places of interest, rare animals and plants, sports events and so on. They include ordinary commemorative coins and precious metal commemorative coins. Quality is generally refined and limited.

All the currencies issued by the People's Bank of China can be used for circulation, so precious metal commemorative coins can theoretically participate in circulation and have the function of circulation means. Chinese commemorative coins have a specific theme. They are designed and manufactured by the National Mint designated by the People's Bank of China authorized by the State, and are legal tender issued by the National Bank in a unified plan. Commemorative coins are usually issued to commemorate major political and historical events, traditional culture and other events of special significance in China.

Ordinary commemorative coins have the same value as RMB with the same denomination circulating in the market and can be circulated in the market at the same time. Commemorative coins are mainly used to commemorate a major festival or political, historical, cultural, outstanding figures, places of interest, rare animals and plants and other things as legal tender. Collection is only an incidental function, and specific themes and limited issuance are the main characteristics of commemorative coins.

References:

China People's Bank official website -20 18 Precious Metal Commemorative Coin Project Issuance Plan Baidu Encyclopedia-Commemorative Coin