The People's Bank of China released its 2026 issuance plan for ordinary commemorative currency, covering one Lunar New Year ordinary commemorative coin, one Lunar New Year commemorative banknote, and two additional themed ordinary commemorative coins. The plan includes an ordinary commemorative coin for Wuyi Mountain National Park and an ordinary commemorative coin themed on Chinese Peking Opera art. The central bank indicated it may adjust the issuance plan based on practical needs, including promoting socialism and patriotism and commemorating major achievements in China’s economic and social development, with detailed issuance arrangements to be announced ahead of each issuance.
Central Bank of the Republic of China 2025-12-08
People's Bank of China publishes 2026 plan for Lunar New Year coin and note and two themed commemorative coins
The People's Bank of China announced its 2026 issuance plan for ordinary commemorative currency, including a Lunar New Year coin and banknote, and coins themed on Wuyi Mountain National Park and Chinese Peking Opera art. The central bank may adjust the plan based on practical needs, with detailed arrangements to be announced prior to each issuance.