The zodiac in China is a common pattern design, which can be seen on many coins. At present, China has issued several versions of the Zodiac Coin, including the following versions: 1. Round Zodiac Copper Coin: Starting from 1980, China will issue Zodiac commemorative copper coins around the Spring Festival every year. Most of these copper coins are round and have different face values and weights. These patterns of copper coins are all animals in the Chinese zodiac. 2. Refined gold and silver coins of the zodiac: 198 1 year, China launched the series of refined gold and silver coins of the zodiac. These currencies include all kinds of gold and silver coins, each with a different theme of zodiac animals. 3. Carbonized zodiac silver coins: 1990, China issued carbonized zodiac silver coins. The design of these silver coins is very unique. They show the bones of the China Zodiac animals. These silver coins are very precious in the collection market. 4. Paper money: In addition to commemorative coins, the China Zodiac also appears on many China paper money. The design of these banknotes is related to the theme of the zodiac. For example, China showed a clever monkey on the note of the Year of the Monkey issued in 20 15. In a word, the zodiac is an important part of China culture, and its image appears on many versions of coins and banknotes.