Category: Commemorative Coins

Back: The main scene pattern is the word “和” in official script, with the word “和” written in various fonts on the top, and the background is set off by the flying white technique of calligraphy.

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

Back: The main scene pattern consists of abstract representations of eyes, leaves and the earth, expressing human beings’ concern for the natural environment on which they depend for survival. The words “Environmental Protection” are printed on the right side of the inner edge.

Back: The main scene pattern is the word “和” in seal script. The lower left is the word “和” written in various fonts. The background is set off by the flying white technique of calligraphy.

Front: bank name, denomination, Chinese pinyin letters and year number. Reverse: A little boy in traditional Chinese clothing plays the reed flute, with a golden bull offering treasure in the background. The words “Ji Chou” are printed below the inner edge.

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa modern pentathlon shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa fencing style, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa football shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: bank name, denomination, Chinese pinyin letters and year number. Back: A little boy holds a rat-shaped Chinese knot in his left hand and a string of firecrackers with the word “财” in his right hand, symbolizing a happy New Year and good luck in the Year of the Rat. The word “Wuzi” is printed on the lower right side of the inner edge.

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa table tennis appearance, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa archery sports shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa gymnastics shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: bank name, denomination, Chinese pinyin letters and year number. Back: A scene of a little girl playing on a swing with a piglet, with the words “Dinghai” printed on the lower left side of the inner edge

Front: National emblem, country name, era name. Reverse: Longevity Hill and Buddhist Incense Pavilion in the Summer Palace, with Kunming Lake and the stone boat on the lake in the background, denomination

Front: National emblem, country name, era name. Back: The largest Buddha statue in the Longmen Grottoes – the Big Buddha of Lushena. The background is the King of Heaven and the Hercules in Fengxian Temple. The denomination

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa swimming shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: 2008 Olympic Games emblem and aerial view of the main venue, country name, year name. Back: Fuwa weightlifting shape, face value and the words “The 29th Olympic Games”

Front: National emblem, country name, era name. Back side: Longtan Holy Relics Pavilion, old tree, acacia forest, face value

Obverse: Country name, era name, face value, former residence of Chen Yun in Qingpu, Shanghai. Back: Chen Yun’s portrait and the words “Chen Yun’s 100th Birthday 1905-2005”

Front: National emblem, country name, era name. Back: Baopingkou, one of the main parts of the Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project, with the Yuzui Diversion Dike and other Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project buildings in the background, denomination