2018 Luna New Year Year of the Dog commemorative coins

Front: “People’s Bank of China”, “10 Yuan”, the Chinese pinyin letters “SHIYUAN” and the year number “2018”, with a floral pattern lining the background. Back: The main scene is a small flower dog that combines traditional Chinese paper-cut art with decorative New Year picture elements. Above it are palace lanterns and lotus patterns. The word “Wuxu” is printed on the left side of the coin.

2017 Lunar New Year Year of the Rooster commemorative coins

Front: “People’s Bank of China”, “10 yuan”, Chinese pinyin letters “SHIYUAN” and the year number “2016”, with a floral pattern lining the background. Back: The main scene is a rooster that combines traditional Chinese paper-cutting art with decorative New Year picture elements. Above it are palace lanterns and peonies. The word “Ding You” is printed on the left side of the coin.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 150th Birthday Commemorative Coin 2016

Front: Sun Yat-sen’s former residence in Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. The name of the country “People’s Republic of China” is printed on the top, the words “Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence” are printed on the lower left, and the words “Wu Yuan” and the year number “2016” are printed below. Back: Sun Yat-sen’s portrait and the words “150th Anniversary of the Birth of Mr. Sun Yat-sen 1866-2016”

China Aerospace Commemorative Coin 2015

Back: The pattern of the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft docking in close orbit. Above the outer ring of the background are, from the right, the Dongfanghong-1 satellite, Shenzhou-5, Chang’e-1, the lunar exploration rover, and folk totem patterns representing the ancient Chinese dream of flying. The lower left is an abstract pattern of the earth and the long 2F launch vehicle, and the lower right is a five-pointed star and star pattern evolved from a peace dove.

70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War Commemorative Coin 2015

Back: The iconic symbol composed of the number “70” and the time “1945-2015”. Above it are five peace doves flying from far to near, with the “V” symbol showing victory in the pattern of the Great Wall in the background. The words “70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War” are printed on the top of the inner edge, and the face value of “1 yuan” is printed on the lower right.

90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China Commemorative Coin 2011

On the back: The emblem of the Communist Party of China, the party flag and peonies, peace doves and five-pointed stars. The words “90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China” are printed above the party emblem and the words “1921-2011” are printed below. The denomination number “5 Yuan” is printed on the left side of the inner edge.

Shanghai World Expo Commemorative Coin 2010

Front: Shanghai World Expo emblem. Above the emblem is the word “People’s Republic of China”, below is the miniature text “EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI CHINA”, and at the bottom of the inner edge is the year number “2010”. Back: Shanghai World Expo mascot “Hai Bao”, the background pattern is a group of urban buildings, the words “China 2010 Shanghai World Expo” are printed on the upper edge of the inner edge, and the denomination “1 Yuan” is printed on the lower left