2025 People's Bank of China Year of the Snake Commemorative Banknote – PMG 67

Product Introduction

This is a commemorative polymer banknote issued by the People's Bank of China in 2024 for the Lunar New Year of the Snake in 2025. It has the international banknote catalog number Pick#P-921, a face value of 20 yuan, and is the second zodiac-themed polymer banknote issued in China, possessing legal tender status.

This item has been fully encapsulated and authenticated by the internationally renowned banknote authentication agency PMG, receiving a Superb Gem Unc grade of 67. It also features an EPQ (Extremely High Quality) mark, indicating no creases, no stains, sharp corners, and intact ink. It is in pristine, brand-new condition. The seal permanently protects the banknote from oxidation and wear, making it suitable for long-term collection and inheritance.

The serial number sequence is J035093618. The overall serial number is smooth, without any unfavorable digits like 4 or 7. Combined with the high grade, it possesses both collectible and aesthetic value.

Front (Snake Pattern Main Image) Details

• The national emblem of the People's Republic of China is cast in the upper left corner, with the words "People's Bank of China" written vertically in standard script. A "snake" character in seal script is placed in the upper right corner, highlighting the zodiac theme.

• The center of the image features a folk-style painted snake coiled around peonies, chrysanthemums, lotuses, and wintersweet—four seasonal flowers—with vibrant colors and rich layers, symbolizing peace and lasting fortune throughout the year.

• The denomination "Twenty Yuan" is marked in Chinese characters on the right side of the image, with a color-changing 3D numeral "20" below. The numeral "20" changes color (gold and green) when the light rotates.

• A transparent holographic window is located on the middle right, engraved with the "福" (fortune) character in seal script. Traditional scroll patterns are used for security features on both sides.

• The complete serial number is displayed vertically on the far right: J035093618. A Braille denomination mark is located at the bottom, providing a complete security system for circulating banknotes.

Reverse Side (Folk Spring Festival Couplets Main Scene) Details

• The main image depicts a traditional New Year scene of children pasting Spring Festival couplets. Three children are working together to paste the character "福" (Fu, meaning good fortune) and pass red paper. The background features ancient Shanxi residential architecture, recreating the atmosphere of traditional New Year customs.

• On the left side of the image, the words "中国人民银行" (People's Bank of China) are vertically arranged in multi-ethnic script, with the year "2025" and the central bank's red seal printed vertically.

• The Arabic numeral "20" is marked in the four corners, and the English denomination "YUAN" is displayed horizontally above.

• The left side features a blooming plum blossom pattern, paired with a full-page intricate wave pattern. The transparent window corresponds to the "福" character pattern on the front, and the anti-counterfeiting patterns on both sides are perfectly aligned.

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