China: Gold and silver colour Proof coins feature San Jiang Yuan National Park and Giant Panda National Park

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The People’s Bank of China has released their latest set of commemorative coins that are part of a wider series entitled “Technology and Environmental Protection,” highlighting a selection of protected national parks and landmarks. The 2023-dated set comprises six coins in total: Two struck in gold, two in silver, and two base bi-metallic coins. Featured on each commemorative coin are two national parks: the San Jiang Yuan (source of Three Rivers) National Park and the Giant Panda National Park.

The commemorative coins of San Jiang Yuan National Park were minted by the Shanghai Mint Co., Ltd. (gold) and Shenyang Mint Co. Ltd. (silver). The gold and silver commemorative coins of Giant Panda National Park were minted by Shanghai Mint Co. Ltd. (gold) and Shenzhen Guobao Mint Co. Ltd. (silver) on behalf of the People’s Bank of China.

10-yuan silver first coin: Designed by Lu Danye, Zhu Xihua, Wu Yingchang, and Qiu Yanxin, the obverse side depicts a combination of a Tibetan antelope, and meconopsis and diandimei plants shown in full, vivid colour. In the backdrop is a relief design representing the natural landscape of San Jiang Yuan National Park. The text 三江源国家公园 (“San Jiang Yuan National Park”) is placed along the upper rim toward the left. The denomination of 10元 is seen just to the lower left next to the plant designs.

10-yuan silver second coin: Designed by Wang Hongwei, Miao Hui, and Xiong Suian, the obverse side depicts a giant panda eating a stalk of bamboo, red pandas, and Davidia involucrata plants shown in vivid applied colour. Also included as a background is a relief of the natural landscape of the Giant Panda National Park. The text 大熊猫国家公园 (“Giant Panda National Park”) is placed along the upper rim toward the left. The denomination of 10元 is seen just to the lower left, next to the giant panda.

50-yuan gold first coin: Designed by Song Fei, Zhang Lei, and Tian Xiaobin, the obverse side depicts a detailed image of the natural landscape of San Jiang Yuan National Park, with elements and flows of the rivers coming together, which are highlighted with applied colour. The text 三江源国家公园 (“San Jiang Yuan National Park”) is placed along the upper rim just above the primary design. The denomination of 50元 is seen just to the lower left, superimposed over the rivers.

50-yuan gold second coin: Designed by Chen Yanwen, the obverse side depicts the natural mountainous landscape from the Giant Panda National Park. The river and lake are highlighted with applied colour. The text 大熊猫国家公园 (“Giant Panda National Park”) is placed along the upper rim and directly above the primary design. The denomination of 50元 is seen just to the lower right, superimposed over the lake.

All coins in the “Technology and Environmental Protection” range share the same reverse design, which features the National Emblem of the People’s Republic of China. The country’s name is placed over the emblem in Chinese characters 中华人民共和国 (“People’s Republic of China”) and the year of issue 2023 is placed below.

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
10 yuan	.999 Silver	30 g	40 mm	Proof with applied colour	60,000 (each)
50 yuan	.999 Gold	3 g	18 mm	Proof with applied colour	10,000 (each)

Available from the 19th August 2023, each silver and gold coin is available as an individual purchase and is distributed by China Gold Coin Corporation. For details about these and other coins released by the People’s Bank of China, please visit the website of the China Gold Coin Network.

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