China 2024 Year of the Dragon 20 Yuan Commemorative Banknote – PMG 69 EPQ

Product Introduction

This collectible is a 20 RMB (20th Yuan) legal tender commemorative banknote issued by the People's Bank of China in 2024 (Year of the Dragon). It has the international banknote number Pick#918 and is China's first zodiac-themed polymer banknote, possessing legal tender status and pioneering the zodiac-themed commemorative banknote series.

The banknote has been professionally sealed and certified by the internationally renowned grading agency PMG, receiving a perfect EPQ (Extremely High Quality) grade of 69 (Superb Gem Unc). EPQ represents perfect original paper quality; the banknote has perfectly crisp corners, no creases, no spots, and the ink is rich and fade-resistant, representing top-tier condition within the grading system for circulating commemorative banknotes. The PMG original high-transparency polymer casing provides long-term protection against oxidation and scratches, making it suitable for collection and inheritance.

This particular banknote has the exclusive serial number J018184882, ending in two auspicious 8s, and with a perfect 69 grade, it boasts both high rarity and aesthetic value.

Front View (Main Image of the Dragon) Details

• The left side features a vertical print of "People's Bank of China," with the national emblem of the People's Republic of China in the lower left corner. The upper right corner displays a seal engraved with the character "Dragon" in seal script, signifying the Year of the Dragon.

• The central image is a three-dimensional engraved five-clawed golden dragon, its body adorned with auspicious cloud patterns. Printed in gold and green with subtle detail, it symbolizes national prosperity and lasting good fortune.

• The right side displays the denomination "Twenty Yuan" in Chinese characters, next to which is a color-changing numeral "20," which switches between gold and green when rotated.

• A transparent holographic security window is located on the middle right, engraved with the character "福" (fortune) in seal script, flanked by traditional scroll patterns.

• The far right side features a complete serial number, J018184882, arranged vertically. A standard Braille denomination mark is located at the bottom, integrating a full set of top-tier national anti-counterfeiting technologies.

Reverse Side (Dragon Dance Folk Scene) Details

• The main image recreates the traditional Lunar New Year scene of children performing a dragon dance. Three children hold dragon lanterns, and the colorful dragon frolics against a backdrop of traditional Chinese architecture, capturing the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

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

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

• The left side features a full-page peony and vine pattern, paired with a precise micro-wave security thread. The holographic "福" (good fortune) character windows on both sides can be accurately aligned.

Basic Specifications