China Year of the Dragon 20-Yuan Commemorative Banknote PMG 69

Product Introduction

This collectible is a 20 RMB commemorative polymer banknote issued by the People's Bank of China in 2024 for the Year of the Dragon. It has the international serial number Pick#918 and is China's first legal tender banknote featuring a Chinese zodiac theme, pioneering a new series of zodiac-themed commemorative polymer banknotes for collectors.

The banknote has been certified and sealed by PMG, a top international banknote grading agency, achieving a perfect 69 EPQ Superb Gem Unc grade. The EPQ-certified original material is flawless, with sharp corners, no creases, no blemishes, and full, saturated ink color – the highest grade for commemorative banknotes. The exclusive high-transparency sealed plastic casing protects against oxidation and scratches, making it suitable for long-term collection and inheritance.

This particular banknote has the exclusive serial number J018184881, part of a consecutive auspicious number sequence within the series. The numbers are harmonious and have auspicious meanings, and combined with the perfect 69 grade, its rarity and collectible value are outstanding.

Front View (Main Visual Design with Auspicious Dragon) Details

• The left side of the page features the words "People's Bank of China" written vertically in a standardized format. The national emblem of the People's Republic of China is printed in the lower left corner, and a seal engraved with the character "Dragon" in seal script is placed in the upper right corner, signifying the Year of the Dragon (2014).

• The core image is a finely intaglio-engraved five-clawed golden dragon surrounded by auspicious clouds. The printing uses a gold-green gradient, creating rich and three-dimensional textures, symbolizing a prosperous era and lasting good fortune.

• The right side of the page displays the denomination "Twenty Yuan" in Chinese characters, along with the optically variable ink "20," which displays a dynamic gold and green color effect depending on the viewing angle.

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

• The banknote features a complete serial number (J018184881) in a vertical column on the far right, with a standard Braille denomination mark at the bottom, integrating a full set of national-level comprehensive anti-counterfeiting technologies.

Reverse Side (New Year Dragon Dance Folk Custom Edition) Details

• The main image recreates a traditional New Year dragon dance scene, with three children playing and holding dragon balls, colorful dragons, and lanterns. The background features a traditional Chinese courtyard, capturing the festive folk customs of the Lunar New Year.

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

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

• The entire page is covered with a miniature peony scroll pattern, paired with a precise wavy security thread. The holographic "福" (good fortune) character windows on both sides align perfectly.

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