China 2024 Year of the Dragon 20 Yuan Commemorative Banknote – PMG 68 EPQ

Product Introduction

This is a 20 RMB commemorative banknote issued by the People's Bank of China in 2024, the Year of the Dragon, in a polymer liner. Its international banknote catalog number is Pick#P-918. It is the first zodiac-themed polymer banknote in China, possessing legal tender status and marking the beginning of a series of zodiac-themed commemorative polymer banknotes.

This banknote has been sealed and authenticated by the internationally renowned banknote authentication agency PMG, receiving a Superb Gem Unc grade of 68. It also features EPQ (Extremely High Quality) markings, placing it in the top-tier condition available on the market. The banknote has sharp corners, no creases, stains, or fading, and the ink layer is complete and full. The exclusive polymer seal provides permanent protection against oxidation and wear, making it suitable for long-term collection and inheritance.

This banknote has a unique serial number：J001802557, with evenly distributed numbers and a top grade of 68, indicating outstanding potential for collection and appreciation.

Front View (Dragon Main Image) Details

• The left side of the image features the words "People's Bank of China" vertically, with the national emblem of the People's Republic of China printed in the upper left corner. The upper right corner features a seal with the character "Dragon" in seal script, highlighting the theme of the Year of the Dragon.

• The central image of the banknote is a traditional five-clawed golden dragon, its body entwined with auspicious cloud patterns. The gold-green gradient three-dimensional engraving is detailed, symbolizing a prosperous and auspicious era.

• The right side displays the denomination "Twenty Yuan" in Chinese characters, paired with the optically variable ink "20," which dynamically changes color from gold to green depending on the light.

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

• The rightmost vertical column displays the complete serial number J001802557, and the bottom features a standard Braille denomination mark, representing a complete national-level security technology system.

Reverse Side (Children Dancing with Dragon as the Main Scene) Details

• The main image recreates the traditional Lunar New Year dragon dance, with three children holding dragon lanterns and dancing with a colorful dragon. The background features traditional Chinese architecture, capturing the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

• On the left side of the image, the words "People's Bank of China" are printed vertically in multi-ethnic script, along with the year of issuance "2024" and the central bank's red seal in seal script.

• The Arabic numeral "20" is printed in the four corners of the banknote, and the denomination "YUAN" is printed horizontally in the upper right corner.

• The left side features a peony vine pattern, a full-page micro-wave security thread, and a transparent window that can be precisely aligned with the "福" (good fortune) character pattern on the front.

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