All the currencies issued by the People's Bank of China can be used for circulation, so precious metal commemorative coins can theoretically participate in circulation and have the function of circulation means.
Chinese commemorative coins have a specific theme. They are designed and manufactured by the National Mint designated by the People's Bank of China authorized by the State, and are legal tender issued by the National Bank in a unified plan. Commemorative coins are usually issued to commemorate major political and historical events, traditional culture and other events of special significance in China. Ordinary commemorative coins have the same value as RMB with the same denomination circulating in the market and can be circulated in the market at the same time.
Collection is only an incidental function, and specific themes and limited issuance are the main characteristics of commemorative coins.
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The People's Bank of China issued 1 984 65438+1October1ordinary commemorative coins to 20 18, and issued1ordinary commemorative coins (until July 20 18).
Precious Metal Commemorative Coins Since the first set of precious metal commemorative coins was issued in 1979, China's modern gold and silver commemorative coins have gone through a glorious development course of nearly 40 years, with more than 2,000 varieties sold in 15 series. Themes include major political and historical events, outstanding historical figures, giant pandas and rare animals, China Zodiac, China classical literature, ancient scientific and technological inventions and discoveries, China traditional culture, China famous painters, religious arts, sports, military science and technology, etc. , which reflects China's 5,000-year history of civilization and a long history of China culture.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-commemorative coins