The People's Bank of China prepares to issue the currency of
circulation most anticipated, like every year, by its citizens. Is about
the coin that dedicates to the animal that according to the Chinese horoscope corresponds
to 2019, taking into account that the new year begins for them on
Next February 5, 2019, the corresponding year according to the calendar
traditional Chinese to the year 4717, and according to its zodiac it belongs to the Year of
Pig.
When this currency is issued, the first
Part of the emission is planned for the last days of January, it occurs
a major collapse in the banks that distribute it, despite the fact that only
They can pick up by appointment and in a limited quantity per person. This
year, 250 million of these coins are announced, which every Chinese citizen
wants to have because they consider it as a lucky charm for the
year that begins.
Reverse shows the stylized image of a pig, completing the composition with floral decorations and a typical Chinese lantern.
Obverse
shows the face value of the currency in both letters and numbers
on a floral ornament. The year of issue “2019” is also shown in
the bottom and the text “Popular Bank of China” at the top.
source : www.numismaticavisual.com
Characteristics:
Country : China
Year : 2019
Face value : 10 Yuan 10 CNY = 1.34 EUR
Metal : Bi Metallic
Weight : 9.2g
Diameter : 27mm
Thickness : 2.1mm
Circle shape